Legal Administrative Assistant
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Salary: $80,000-$85,000
Job Type: Full Time
Direct Hire Division of Consilio, LLC is working with a highly regarded law firm that is seeking to hire a Legal Administrative Assistant. This position is not with Consilio directly; it is a direct hire, permanent opportunity with the law firm.
Position Overview:
Seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support a busy legal team in New York City office. This hybrid role is ideal for a professional with atleast 3 years of administrative experience, preferably withina law firm or legal environment, who thrives in a fast-paced setting and can effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal professionals
- Manage attorney calendars, meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements
- Prepare, edit, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports
- Coordinate document filings, both electronic and physical as required
- Maintain and organize client files, records, and legal documents
- Handle time entry, expense reports, and billing support
- Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, vendors, and internal stakeholders
- Monitor deadlines and assist with case management and project tracking
- Conduct basic legal and administrative research as needed
- Support general office operations and special projects
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of administrative experience preferably within a law firm , legal department or professional services environment
- Strong proficiency with MS Office Suites
- Experience preparing and formatting legal documents preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proven abilities to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- H.S. Diploma
- Bachelors degree preferred
