Job duties include:
the performance of a variety of secretarial, administrative and paralegal duties.  Works in close coordination with VP/GC, but also takes initiative and seeks responsibility.  Independently prepares routine documents, maintains docket/calendar items and optimizes VP/GC’s efficiency and effectiveness.  Has the ability to produce a consistently error-free work product.  Exercises discretion, strict confidentiality and personal judgment in all assignments.

You will:

• Maintain and enforce calendars, schedule appointments, coordinate and prepare for meetings, process expense reports and make travel arrangements
• Support VP/GC with a high level of organization and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Interact with internal clients requiring timely, efficient, professional and accurate responses.
• Develop and maintain effective electronic and paper document filing system for legal and other matters.
• Draft and distribute contracts/correspondence, related calendar/docket reminders and Outlook meeting notices.
• Conduct legal and non-legal research, and compile results, as directed.
• Transcribe dictation, shorthand and/or speedwriting.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong work ethic, judgment, sense of responsibility, and ability to work under pressure.
• Discretion in handling sensitive matters and an ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Excellent time management and outstanding organizational skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio and PowerPoint required.
• Ability to work extra hours as needed on a limited basis for urgent projects that will arise.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance (culture is business casual).
• Demonstrates excellent time management and communication skills, and the ability to anticipate deadlines and consequences.
• Possesses a pleasant, positive disposition coupled with a “can-do” approach to routine duties and special challenges.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Education: A.A./A.S. plus 10 years applicable experience or B.A./B.S. plus 7 years applicable experience
• Applicable Experience: executive assistant, legal secretary and/or paralegal in a corporate or law firm setting. 
• Working knowledge of legal and business terminology a must; familiarity with medical terminology and/or intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing) a plus.

Join the team where we offer a rewarding work experience, compensation and benefits package.  Salary is commensurate with professional experience.  For immediate consideration, please forward your resume, along with salary requirements, to: 
Vera MacElroy, Bovie Medical Corporation, 5115 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL 33760-4004 or fax your resume to 727-803-8504 or e-mail HR@boviemed.com.
 

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Bovie Medical team, you may download our Employment Application PDF, fill it out, and send it along with your resume using any of the following methods:

• Email our Human Resources department at hr@boviemed.com
   
• Fax a copy to (727) 803-8504
   
• Mail a hard-copy to:

  Vera MacElroy
  c/o Bovie Medical Corporation
  5115 Ulmerton Road
  Clearwater, FL 33760-4004