Job Description
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | COLLEGE GRAD
LOCATION: New York, NY (Remote - Hybrid)
THE ORGANIZATION: Top Law Firm
SUMMARY: A renowned law firm is looking for an upbeat, responsible and professional Administrative Assistant to join their team. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication, solid multitasking and organizational skills, a proactive work ethic and demonstrate a high level of initiative and discretion.
COMPENSATION: Competitive base salary, paid overtime, bonus eligible
BENEFITS: competitive paid time off, 401K with above market match, Medical Dental & Vision Coverage, Life and AD&D Insurance, Retirement Plans, Flexible Spending Account, Transit Program and more!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide administrative legal support to Attorneys and other departments
- Function with autonomy and work on special projects with each case and clients
- Handle complex Legal Assistant activities (may be highly confidential and require discretion)
- Interface and establish ongoing positive business relationship with clients
- Communicate effectively on busy, multiple telephone lines
- Gather, organize, and monitor legal documents on DocuSign
- Create and format redline documents
- Assist with time entry and billing as needed; set up invoices and statements, enter and track attorney’s billable hours, create reports and maintain records
- Draft and proofread correspondence, court papers and other legal and non-legal documents
- Type, format, edit and finalize legal documents
- Compose routine letters and memoranda and prepare reports
- Assist in the preparation of time-keeping, travel, expense reports and other personnel records
- Schedule and arrange meetings and conferences
- Update and monitor calendar reminders and entries for all deadlines
- Input attorney time sheets and daily Time Entry
- Master organizational processes, workflows, policies and procedures
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree required
- 1-2 years reception, administrative or customer service experience in a fast-paced law firm or corporate environment
- Strong desire to work within law or asset management/finance sector
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional demeanor and appearance at all times
- Ability to remain calm and diplomatic in fast-paced, stressful situations
- Microsoft office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Strong customer-service skills
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