Executive Legal Assistant

The Goodkind Group, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodkind Group, LLC in New York City seeks an Executive Legal Assistant to support trial attorneys and Commercial Litigation Partners. This role provides administrative and trial support within a dynamic team environment.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years supporting litigation partners, excellent organization, and proficient Outlook skills. The position involves travel coordination, timekeeping, invoicing, and calendar management to ensure smooth trial preparation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience supporting litigation partners of a law firm.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook suite.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and format correspondence, presentations, spreadsheets, memos, and other documents
• Arrange travel arrangements and create detailed travel itineraries for assigned attorneys
• Assist and support attorneys preparing for trial
• Process and track client invoices
• Submit attorney expenses for reimbursement
• Proofread and enter time entries in the timekeeping system for assigned attorneys
• Proofread and edit client bills monthly
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars by arranging meetings, depositions and providing reminders as necessary
• Manage business contacts
• Perform other administrative duties such as printing, copying, scanning, and filing documents
• Assist with internal and external events
• Assist with special projects

Skills

Litigation support

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A NYC law firm is seeking an Executive Legal Assistant to support trial attorneys. The position provides administrative and trial support for Commercial Litigation Partners of the firm. This is working with a great team and a firm that offers opportunities for growth!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, edit, and format correspondence, presentations, spreadsheets, memos, and other documents
• Arrange travel arrangements and create detailed travel itineraries for assigned attorneys
• Assist and support attorneys preparing for trial
• Process and track client invoices
• Submit attorney expenses for reimbursement
• Proofread and enter time entries in the timekeeping system for assigned attorneys
• Proofread and edit client bills monthly
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars by arranging meetings, depositions and providing reminders as necessary
• Manage business contacts
• Perform other administrative duties such as printing, copying, scanning, and filing documents
• Assist with internal and external events
• Assist with special projects

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience supporting litigation partners of a law firm
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook suite
• Excellent organizational skills; strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well independently, as well as effectively within a team