Job Description
Position: Legal Assistant
Law Firm: Top 20 Ranked Globally
Size: 4,000 Employees
Location: New York, NY (Midtown)
Onsite Schedule: Onsite
Target Salary: $50,000 - $75,000 with OT and Bonus as additional compensation
Job Description:
As a Legal Assistant, your duties will include but not be limited to:
• Prepare and revise, format, and finalize a wide variety of legal documents
• Assist attorneys with new client applications, conflict checks, and audit letters
• Accurately enter attorney time into the timekeeping system to meet weekly deadlines
• Work closely with Accounting Department staff to prepare client billings and receivables
• Proficiency with making and managing travel arrangements with the assistance of travel agency to ensure all aspects of travel are completed accurately and communicated effectively (i.e., air, hotel, car, train, meeting rooms, travel memberships accounts, and the like)
• Assist Shareholders in preparing for all internal/external meetings
• Establish and maintain paper and electronic client and administrative files per current Firm policies.
• Prepare and submit expense reports
• Manage attorney calendars and schedule client meetings
Skills & Competencies:
• Knowledge of e-filings and Federal Court procedures
• Associate's degree preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of legal secretarial experience in a law firm environment working with multiple attorneys preferred
• Experience with managing monthly client billings preferred
Law Firm: Top 20 Ranked Globally
Size: 4,000 Employees
Location: New York, NY (Midtown)
Onsite Schedule: Onsite
Target Salary: $50,000 - $75,000 with OT and Bonus as additional compensation
Job Description:
As a Legal Assistant, your duties will include but not be limited to:
• Prepare and revise, format, and finalize a wide variety of legal documents
• Assist attorneys with new client applications, conflict checks, and audit letters
• Accurately enter attorney time into the timekeeping system to meet weekly deadlines
• Work closely with Accounting Department staff to prepare client billings and receivables
• Proficiency with making and managing travel arrangements with the assistance of travel agency to ensure all aspects of travel are completed accurately and communicated effectively (i.e., air, hotel, car, train, meeting rooms, travel memberships accounts, and the like)
• Assist Shareholders in preparing for all internal/external meetings
• Establish and maintain paper and electronic client and administrative files per current Firm policies.
• Prepare and submit expense reports
• Manage attorney calendars and schedule client meetings
Skills & Competencies:
• Knowledge of e-filings and Federal Court procedures
• Associate's degree preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of legal secretarial experience in a law firm environment working with multiple attorneys preferred
• Experience with managing monthly client billings preferred
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legal Secretary| AmLaw100 position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in New York City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
