A NYC law firm is seeking an Executive Legal Assistant to support trial attorneys. The position provides administrative and trial support for executive Partners of the firm. This is working with a great team and a firm that offers opportunities for growth!
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, edit, and format correspondence, presentations, spreadsheets, memos, and other documents
- Arrange travel arrangements/accommodations as required and create detailed travel itineraries for assigned attorneys
- Assist and support attorneys preparing for trial
- Process and track client invoices
- Submit attorney expenses for reimbursement
- Proofread and enter time entries in the timekeeping system for assigned attorneys
- Proofread and edit client bills monthly
- Maintain attorneys’ calendars by arranging meetings, depositions and providing reminders as necessary
- Manage business contacts
- Perform other administrative duties such as printing, copying, scanning, and filing documents
- Assist with internal and external events
- Assist with special projects
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 6 - 10 years of experience supporting litigation partners of a law firm
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook suite
- Excellent organizational skills; strong attention to detail
- Ability to work well independently, as well as effectively within a team
