Portuguese Administrative Assistant - (US-FL-Coconut Creek - 33097)

Minimum Education: High School
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: AA-P
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Bilingual – Portuguese - Administrative Assistant

This person must be 100% fluent in Portuguese with the ability to read, write, speak, and translate business documents accurately. Spanish language skills are also a big plus

Relocation Assistance: No - Only local candidates will be considered.

Company Information: This Company has been in business for over 50 years and is considered a world leader in the products it manufactures. The company is a model of stability and integrity, has NEVER downsized in company history, and has distribution around the globe. This position offers an incredible benefit package, a team environment and a business casual office environment.

This position will support the International Division with a primary emphasis on their market in Brazil.


Job Description:

· To review and evaluate information and materials and seek out the best possible approach and solution to completing work, while working within the established framework and systems of the company.

· To take initiative in completing necessary work in the department.

· To type all correspondence, letters, memos, and reports in an accurate and timely manner.

· To prioritize work in order of importance and according to deadlines to meet the needs of the company and department.

· To search for resolution of problems on own using available resources while staying within the policies and procedures of the company, taking the initiative to ask questions when needed.

· To be familiar with company terminology and its meaning.

· To take the initiative to proofread all typed materials, identify and correct errors of sentence structure and grammar while making note of the changes to the writer before having correspondence signed or sent. [Emphasis would be on the language for which you are hired.]

· To draft and compose routine letters to company employees or businesses outside company (not customers) as requested or needed.

· To fill in for any vacant position in department or company as needed due to vacancies, vacations, or illness.

· To follow up on work duties and projects to insure completion.

· To work with co-workers in a mature and professional manner that leads to harmony and greater productivity in the company and department.

· To consult with supervisor when conflicts or disagreements arise and behave in a professional and supportive manner that leads to greater productivity of the department and company.

· To keep supervisor advised of all developments in which they may be involved or interested.

· To consistently maintain absolute confidentiality and professionalism with files and information handled for the department/company.

· To accept and complete any other duties/responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.

· Assist other departments as necessary.

The Company reserves the right to change the responsibilities and duties of this position as needed.

Education and Experience Required:

· High school diploma or equivalent is required; secretarial certification or AA degree preferred but not required.

· Proficiency in MS Word, MS Publisher (or any other graphics/phote editing software) and messaging software such as Lotus Notes, Outlook, etc.

· Working knowledge of Internet usage, MS Powerpoint, Excel, and Access (or other database management software).

· 55 WPM accurate typing required.

· Strong creative, organizational, interpersonal, and written and communication skills are essential.

· Ability to accurately and proficiently translate written documents to/from formal business Portuguese is required. Spanish language skills are also desired but not required.

· Minimum of 2 years experience as an administrative assistant.

Software, Typing speed and Language skills will be tested as a part of the interview process.

A job offer is contingent upon passing a urinalysis test for drugs, and verification of all interviewing information.