Entry-Level Legal Assistant - NY

Milbank LLP; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 63 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Milbank LLP in New York City seeks an Entry-Level Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a busy practice area. The role requires you to be in the office four days a week at 55 Hudson Yards, starting Summer 2027, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities include managing case files, drafting letters, preparing UCC filings, coordinating closings, and supporting discovery, dockets, and client communications. A four-year degree and strong writing and organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree required by start date.
• Strong client service and written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle and complete multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Strong attention-to-detail, spelling and grammar skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage and organize case files and document productions.
• Conduct and compile research, maintain/update working group lists and organize due diligence documents.
• Deposition and trial preparation.
• Draft letters to clients and other counsel.
• Prepare UCC filings, order lien searches and stay abreast of Article 9 of the UCC.
• Assist with formation of corporations and LLCs, including formation documents and filing maintenance.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Notary public within 6 months

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Description du poste

Entry-Level Legal Assistant - NY 2027

Job Location: US-New York City

Job ID: 2026-1701

Category: Legal Assistant/Paralegals

Type: Full-Time

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Overview

This position provides legal assistant support to the attorneys in a particular practice area. This position will require you to be in the office 4 days a week at 55 Hudson Yards in our NYC Office. It will commence summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize case files and document productions (includes document coding in databases).
• Conduct and compile research, maintain/update working group lists and organize due diligence documents.
• Deposition and trial preparation.
• Draft letters to clients and other counsel.
• Prepare Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings, order Lien searches and stay abreast of regulations relating to Article 9 of the UCC.
• Assist with the creation of corporations and limited liability companies, including preparation of formation documents, ordering searches and overseeing all filing requirements and maintenance obligations.
• Validate and process vendor invoices in a timely manner.
• Prepare responses to auditor requests.
• Coordinate filing and service of motions.
• Obtain pleadings from court dockets and monitor dockets.
• Assemble and distribute documents for hearings and client meetings.
• Maintain and update case contact information.
• File court documents electronically.
• Cite-check and bluebook briefs.
• Notarize documents, assist with notary authentication and apostilling/consularization of documents.
• Review and proofread legal documents (grammar/punctuation, definition/cross reference checks and book reads).
• Assist with closings, draft and review closing checklists and prepare closing binders in electronic and paper format for distribution.
• Load and organize closing sets and deal documents in relevant databases.
• Draft form documents/correspondence for deal participants.
• Other responsibilities as they may be assigned from time-to-time.

Qualifications

• A 4-year college degree required by the time employment commences.
• Strong client service and demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle and complete multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Strong attention-to-detail, spelling and grammar skills.
• Ability to think critically, analytically and exhibit sound judgment.
• Effective and proactive team player.
• Flexible and available to work overtime as needed (includes evening and weekend).
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Become a notary public within the first 6 months of employment.
• Available to report to work on regularly scheduled days and at the scheduled hour.

Compensation

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range offered for this role will be between $63,000 to $65,000 and represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base compensation range. Actual base compensation will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees, and location, as well as the needs of the firm.