Secretarial Management Team Intern (Year-round) - New York

Summary

The New York office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is looking to hire a Secretarial Management Team Intern to be a part of our Administrative Services Department. Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,200 lawyers  located in 15 offices in six countries. 

The Secretarial Management Team Intern will work closely and support the Secretarial Services, assist with various administrative tasks and projects. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious and have the ability to adapt to changing priorities, and maintain confidential information at all times. Additionally, candidates will have strong computer skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

This a great opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a law firm environment. Candidates should be willing to work in office three days a week, with shifts ranging from four to seven hours each. 

Responsibilities

• Support with several routine administrative tasks such as:
• Type and assemble correspondences and other formal documents
• Receive, screen, and route inbound telephone calls, place conference calls and schedule appointments
• Develop and maintain organized filings systems
• Provide exceptional administrative support to attorneys and staff while maintaining communication with attorneys and staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be in the process of completing an associates, undergraduate or similar degree
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to have strong organizational and time management while maintaining a strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to build interpersonal relationships
• Previous office experience a plus
• Ability to commit up to two to three in office, for a yearlong internship.

ADA Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances
• Needs manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipment
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
• Ability to work in close proximity to other individuals
• Ability to carry light objects, e.g., files, small objects and supplies a short distance
• Must be able to lift, carry and move objects up to 15lbs

Employment Status

• Non-Exempt (Hourly)
• In-office  

Pay Range

Pay Range Statement

This position is a part-time hourly role and benefits eligibility will be more limited. Candidates should direct questions about benefits to the hiring manager for clarification as needed.

EEO Statement

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived: race, color, age, religious creed, citizenship, citizenship status and alienage, nationality, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity or creed, disability, genetic information or medical condition, pregnancy or maternity, paternity, marital or civil partnership status, caregiver status, gender (including gender identity, expression, nonconformity, gender reassignment or status as a transgender individual), sex, sexual orientation or preference, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let the hiring manager know.

Salary : $18 - $20