The New York City Office of a well-known AmLaw 200 Law Firm is looking for a Legal Assistant to join their New York City office. This role is hybrid and will provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals across a number of practice groups.

Duties/Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• Prepare, edit, finalize and maintenance of various legal documents and correspondence
• Handle client billing process
• Ensure attorneys and staff meet specific project deadlines
• Communicate as requested with clients, opposing counsel, vendors, court personnel
• Maintain docket deadlines
• Calendering, filing, meeting coordination, expense reports, routing of mail and ad hoc projects
• Open new client and new matter files
• Make travel arrangements
• Assist secretaries, additional attorneys and paralegals as needed

Requirements:

• 6 years of experience as a legal administrative assistant or legal secretary in a law firm is required.
• Ability to understand and follow work directions, manage multiple priorities and respond to urgent requests with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Must also be proficient in Adobe. Experience with Office 2010 and Windows 7 is preferred.
• Excellent keyboarding, grammar, spelling and proofreading skills. Transcription skills required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with clients, firm members, and other business contacts.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills, as well as the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, composed manner.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and be highly organized and accurate.
• Strong time management skills.
• Availability and willingness to work overtime as needed or requested.

If you are qualified and interested in being considered for this Legal Assistant Role in the New York City Office of a well-known law firm, please send your resume. Applicants without attached resumes may not be considered!

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Company Profile:

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