A leading law firm in New York is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to attorneys and legal teams. This role involves drafting and proofreading legal documents, overseeing billing, and managing assignments in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in a legal setting, effective communication skills, and familiarity with legal software. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive hourly wage between $39.20 and $50.96.
Qualifications
2 years' experience working in a legal setting or similar role.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make quick decisions.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands.
Responsibilities
Provides practice-specific support to attorneys.
Drafts, edits, and proofreads legal documents.
Organizes and monitors assignments within the firm's workflow tool.
Oversees billing matters and ensures timely processing of prebills.
Serves as a trusted advisor for associates and partners.
Skills
Effective communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Flexibility and adaptability
Attention to detail
Familiarity with legal terminology
Experience with workflow management
Education
High School or GED
Bachelor's Degree in legal studies or related field
Tools
iManage
Aderant
DocXTools
Zoom
Microsoft Teams
Job description
A leading law firm in New York is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to attorneys and legal teams. This role involves drafting and proofreading legal documents, overseeing billing, and managing assignments in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in a legal setting, effective communication skills, and familiarity with legal software. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive hourly wage between $39.20 and $50.96.