What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Gainor Staffing?
Our client, a global law firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant to support their highly accomplished Chairman. The position is hybrid and based part of the week at their office in Armonk, NY. Must be available and willing to work overtime per day and weekends (paid OT).
Job Responsibilities:
- Heavy, detailed calendar management
- Confidential document preparation and editing
- Manage emails and ensure timely responses
- Make sure important emails get to the correct people for response or follow-up
- Input diaries for attorneys
- Arrange extensive travel plans and logistics
- In office 3 days per week, ability to work weekends
- Answering phones and transcribing phone dictation
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
- 2 – 5 years executive or administrative assistance experience
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret documents
- Time management, decision making, and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Typing speed: 65 wpm
- Knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis, iTimekeep and NetDocs is a plus
- Self-starter that can work independently
Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 based on experience
Gainor provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000
