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Legal Assistant, Midtown / Times Square (Closed)

Date Posted: Jul 15, 2019

Job #1562902
Permanent
New York, New York, United States
Professional

Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant: Midtown Manhattan

Midtown/ Times Square area office

Why this firm?

  • Newer, modern offices very convenient to many forms of transportation
  • National presence with 10 offices in major metropolitan areas
  • Proven history of more than 100 years in the business
  • Work/ life balance with an employee- centric culture vs. billable hours
  • Pro bono opportunities and robust civil rights practice

Description:

  • Highly visible role, Legal Assistant to support 4 attorneys (Real Estate and Litigation Groups) which includes the NY Managing Partner.
  • The ideal candidate will be a client focused team player who has excellent communication skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks/priorities in a fast paced environment with a high level of poise and professionalism
  • Use of DMS systems (must know I-Manage).
  • Advanced MS Word: native styles, Prepare TOA’s and TOC’s.
  • Drafting and editing attorney correspondence
  • Developing reporting
  • Coordinating attorney meetings and travel arrangements
  • Document production
  • Screen communications
  • Provide billing support
  • Create presentations
  • Calendar management

Must Have Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree (preferred)
  • 5-10 years high level legal secretary/executive assistant experience in a law firm