A midtown-based global law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to support a senior executive and team of attorneys. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting.
Salary: $95-115K base + paid OT
On-site four days/week
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-level technical and administrative support to senior executive in a dynamic legal environment.
- Coordinate complex schedules, meetings, and travel arrangements while maintaining detailed calendars.
- Arrange domestic and international travel and process related business requests.
- Handle high call volumes and client interactions with professionalism and efficiency.
- Proofread and revise legal documents, spreadsheets, and presentations to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Assist with document management, including creating and maintaining paper and electronic files.
- Support executive in time entry and business requests using specialized software.
- Conduct internet research and provide relevant information as directed.
- Work collaboratively with diverse personalities in a high-pressure environment.
- Ensure confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in decision-making processes.
- Establish and maintain positive business relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree required, with 5+ years of relevant experience. Law firm experience a plus but not required.
- Proficiency in legal-specific applications and willingness to learn new technologies.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Experience with legal software and attorney time entry systems is highly desirable.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Strong written and oral communication skills for effective collaboration.
