What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant (National Law Firm) position at Kay Search Group?
Position: Legal Administrative Assistant (National Law Firm)
Location: Hackensack, NJ
Comp Package: Base to $80K, Paid Overtime, Bonus; Full Benefits; 401K, etc.
Responsibilities for Legal Administrative Assistant:
- Provide gatekeeping, administrative and document support to attorneys
- Assist attorneys with overseeing and facilitating the day-to-day activities
- Type and edit legal documents, proofread for content and typographical errors
- Handle administrative duties such as travel arrangements, calendaring deadlines, deposition coordination, meeting coordination, client service, expense reports and time entry
- Answer attorneys private telephone line, take messages or providing information as appropriate
- Open and close files as necessary, promptly handling the filing of legal or other administrative materials
- Assist with additional ad hoc projects as needed
Qualifications for Legal Administrative Assistant:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 3 years of legal secretary/paralegal experience in a law firm
- Ability to prioritize and coordinate work, maintain confidentiality, and think critically and analytically under pressure
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Ability to work productively and cooperatively with all levels of staff
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
