Senior Legal Assistant

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Senior Legal Assistant through September 9th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific).This position will be based in San Ramon, CA.   Strategic Issues & International Litigation (SI&IL) seeks an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Counsel, who will manage this position. Responsibilities include coordinating complex schedules and organizing travel arrangements both domestically and internationally.

The ideal candidate must manage confidential information with discretion, exercisesound judgment, efficiently handledemanding workloads, and coordinate complex schedules and travel. Initiative,self-motivation,accuracy, attention to detail,independent decision-making,stronginterpersonaland problem-solvingskills, plus theabilityto multitask, are essential.

The Strategic Issues & Litigation Group (SI&L) is responsible forthe oversight, evaluation, and management of complex, high-stakes litigation, investigation sand advice. The Senior Legal Assistant will be part of SI&L’s tightly integrated team coordinating strategic legal matters and providing comprehensive, high-quality legal advice and advocacy in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The Senior Legal Assistant is expected to be an involved, strongly productive member of the team. Professionalism and discretion in dealing withexecutive assistantsandin-house and outsidecounsel are crucial.Likewise, the ability to work collaboratively with team members and external stakeholders is critical.The position requires a candidate with a commitment tocontinuouslylearningand expandinghis or herskills. 

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Effectively manage the Chief Counsel’s calendarby assessing priorities and internal and external demands.

• Coordinate meetings with senior executives, internal teams, and external contacts, including managing complex,multi-party meetings and serving as the primary administrative point of contact for internal and external parties(manage scheduling,logistics, agendas, attendees, pre-read materials, etc.).

• Arrange both domestic and international travel, prepare detailed itineraries,supply any supportive information and track business and travel expenses for thorough reporting. 

• Coordinate all aspects of meeting logistics, including proactively resolving scheduling conflicts and prioritizing critical matters.

• Assist with the planning of the Chief Counsel’s calendar for the year. 

• Manage travel requirements including visas, immunizations, photos, and passport renewals.

• Promptly address urgent matters to ensure all deadlines are met, apply sound judgment in delegating tasks, and promote effective teamwork and collaboration within the group.

• Communicate professionally with senior executives and executive assistants.

• Use iManage to uploadand manage team documentsand revise legal documents within tight timeframes.

• Investigate inquiries and relieve leaders of administrative responsibilities, acting as an information resource for SI&IL.

• Draft, update, revise and track documents using MSOffice Suite. 

• Handle privileged and confidential documents, including attorney-client communications and attorney workproduct, with strict adherence to applicable confidentiality protocols and information-security requirements. 

• Assist with internal reporting requirements, including tracking required actions and submission deadlines, following up with contributors, and coordinating with attorneys as needed.

• Support SI&IL by preparing correspondence, presentations, and reports.

• Organize logistics, develop agendas, and gather presentation materials for meetings, conferences, and special occasions.

• Establish and maintain legal matters within the TeamConnect matter management system.

• Manage electronic billings, invoices, and payments within and outside of theTeamConnectmatter management system and set up vendors.

• Act as an information resource around computer systems,support software and hardware technical support.

• Support the Chief Counsel's performance management processes(PMP), including scheduling and coordinating PMP sessions with direct reports,compiling and tracking feedback materials, and managing the annual review calendar.

• Assist with other duties and special projects, as assigned bythe ChiefCounsel and other team membersas needed.

• Assistand providebackup coverage to other legal assistants.

 Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent

• 5+ years of legal administrative experience supporting attorneys or senior leaders

• Strong ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality and adaptability to changing demands

• Demonstrated experience managing active calendars and complex travel 

• Proven ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and exercise good judgment 

• Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills

• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) at all levels of the organization

• ProficiencyinMicrosoft OfficeSuite

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to act promptlyundertight deadlines 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience providing direct executive-level support in a complex, high-stakes legal environment, including coordination withsenior executives’ assistantsandseniorin-house andoutside counsel

• Experience coordinating meetings and travel across multiplenational andinternational time zones

• Proven ability to support multiple workstreams, collaborate with outside and internal teams, set and maintain calendars, schedules and agendas, and keep communications clear andtimely

• Experience with e-billing, matter management systems,setting up vendors in payment systems,and corporate expense reporting

• Experience with administrative work related tointernal budgeting and finance processes 

• NotaryPublic

• Knowledge of the litigation processand technology 

• Proficiency in SharePoint, iManage, TeamConnect, and SAP Concur/CTREX

• Familiarity with AIt ools, including MS Copilot

Relocation Options:  Relocation will not beconsidered.