Legal Assistant

We are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to join our New York office. This position requires top-notch litigation skills to perform a variety of secretarial and administrative functions, providing essential support to assigned fee earners in the preparation of legal documents, research, and general administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Document Production: Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Administrative Support: Manage attorneys' schedules, coordinate travel arrangements, handle phone calls, and liaise with clients and external partners.
• Meeting Coordination: Arrange and coordinate meetings and events, take meeting minutes.
• File Management: Maintain and update client and office files, ensuring confidentiality and security.
• Expense Management: Handle reimbursement of expenses and enter attorney timesheets.
• Billing: Prepare, edit, and mail client invoices.
• Reception Coverage: Provide backup reception coverage as needed.

Requirements

Education

• Associate’s degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years as a Legal Assistant, preferably with a litigation background.
• Document management experience, ideally with NetDocs.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet applications.
• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Professional demeanor and conduct.
• Flexibility for overtime and weekend work as needed.

Personal Attributes

• Initiative and proactive work ethic.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to manage competing demands.
• Thorough and detail-oriented.
• Adaptable and flexible with work hours.

This role offers a dynamic and supportive environment, requiring a proactive self-starter who can work well without close supervision and is receptive to receiving instructions. If you have strong litigation skills and a passion for providing top-notch legal support, we encourage you to apply.