Legal Administrative Assistant

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Legal Administrative Assistant

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    A well-established law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and organizational support to attorneys and legal staff. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in a law firm or legal environment and can manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal teams.

    • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.

    • Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and presentations.

    • Coordinate travel arrangements, expense reports, and reimbursements.

    • Maintain electronic and physical files, ensuring accurate document organization.

    • Assist with court filings, document submissions, and deadline tracking as needed.

    • Manage incoming calls, emails, and other correspondence.

    • Coordinate meetings, conference calls, and client visits.

    • Handle confidential client and firm information with discretion.

    • Assist with general office administration and special projects as needed.

    Qualifications

    • 3+ years of administrative experience within a law firm or legal environment.

    • Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

    • Excellent proofreading and attention to detail.

    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

    • Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.

    • Experience supporting multiple attorneys is a plus.