Applied Materials · 4 weeks ago
Administrative Assistant - Legal
Santa Clara,CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$29/hr - $39.60/hrApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions and is seeking a highly organized, proactive new college graduate for the role of Administrative Assistant - Legal. This position will provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support across multiple legal teams, manage calendars, assist with patent application processes, and coordinate events.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Own complex calendars across multiple teams; schedule meetings, resolve conflicts, and prepare agendas and materials
Track follow-ups, action items, and deadlines; keep stakeholders aligned
Coordinate signatures and documentation, organize invention disclosures, and assist with filing logistics in partnership with Patent/IP Operations; track milestones and update status
Prepare and submit purchase orders, vendor requests, and receipts; ensure accuracy of line items, approvals, and delivery confirmations in the company’s procurement system
Draft concise emails, updates, and internal posts; develop lightweight marketing-style materials (flyers, one-pagers) and training content (slides/handouts) to support program roll-outs and events
Maintain shared repositories (SharePoint/Teams) and keep templates current
Work alongside our executive assistant team to plan logistics for legal-wide events (rooms, invites, AV, catering), manage RSVPs, and support prize/recognition workflows; capture feedback and improve post-event processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimal experience in administrative tasks
Strong organization and time management; comfort juggling multiple calendars and deadlines
Clear written and verbal communication; ability to tailor tone for executives and broader audiences
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams) and willingness to learn procurement and patent tools
Attention to detail, confidentiality, and professional judgment
Minimal experience in basic content writing, or student/club marketing or training materials (class projects are welcome)
A can-do attitude, with a willingness to work hard and help multiple teams
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
Founded in 1967
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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