Legal Administrative Assistant

Woods Lonergan PLLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in New York is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to assist attorneys and paralegals with office tasks and general management. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, take initiative, and manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to maintain office calendars and coordinate attorney schedules.
• Proficient in performing secretarial duties including answering phone calls and responding to emails.
• Experience in drafting and editing documents under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain office calendars and coordinate attorney schedules.
• Perform secretarial duties like answering phone calls and responding to emails.
• Draft and edit documents and correspondence.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Initiative

Ability to manage multiple responsibilities

Eager to learn and develop new skills

Job description

Woods Lonergan PLLC is currently interviewing candidates to join its New York office for a full‑time Legal Administrative Assistant position assisting attorneys and paralegals in various tasks throughout the firm and general office management responsibilities. The ideal candidate is someone with effective communication skills, who takes initiative, manages multiple responsibilities and is eager to learn and develop new skills in a dynamic work environment.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Maintain the office calendars and coordinate attorney schedules.
• Perform secretarial duties including answering phone calls, responding to emails, opening mail, etc.
• Draft and edit documents, letters and other correspondence under the supervision of attorneys.
• Assist in the management of the internal booking keeping and client invoicing.
• Communicate directly with clients, attorneys, and support staff on various matters.

About the Firm: Woods Lonergan PLLC is a New York law firm founded in 1993, which provides litigation and other dispute resolution services in a variety of commercial and corporate disputes; provides outside counsel services for a range of corporate and commercial clients, including institutional clients and corporate boards. For more information, visit www.woodslaw.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Woods Lonergan PLLC's success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran's status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a firm, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunities for all. This equal opportunity principle applies in all areas of personnel activity. The ability and worth of individuals shall be judged entirely on their job‑related aptitude, training, skills, and performance.