Legal Administrative Assistant

Rockwell Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Annual performance reviews

Job summary

Rockwell Group, an award-winning architecture and multi-disciplinary design firm, seeks a full-time Legal Assistant to support a fast-paced, creative office. The role reports to the Chief Legal Counsel and involves managing contracts, files, and legal databases while assisting design, accounting, marketing, HR, and PR with legal matters.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, at least 3 years of relevant experience, excellent written and verbal communication, and strong discretion in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, reading and writing skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience in a legal department of design, construction, entertainment or real estate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Word processing and copy-editing contracts and other legal documentation.
• Managing digital and physical legal files
• Managing legal databases
• Support design staff, accounting, marketing, HR, and PR with legal matters

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Reading and writing skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Discretion and professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Rockwell Group, an award-winning architecture and multi-disciplinary design firm, seeks a full-time Legal Assistant with experience working in a fast-paced environment. This individual should be versatile, possess excellent communication skills, and be prepared to support a dynamic and creative office.

Role:

Candidate will work closely with the Chief Legal Counsel.

Main responsibilities include:

• Word processing and copy-editing contracts and other legal documentation


• Managing digital and physical legal files


• Managing legal Databases


• Support Design Staff, accounting, marketing, HR, and PR with legal matters

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or other equivalent degree).


• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in similar roles.


• Strong Interpersonal skills and organizational skills.


• Excellent communication, reading, and writing skills.


• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making skills.


• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism


• Strong time management skills with the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks excellent attention to detail.


• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat


• Experience in legal department of design, construction, entertainment or real estate industry is a plus.

General Information:

This is a Full Time – In Studio position. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience ranging from $50,000 to $75,000 excluding bonuses and other benefits. This is a good faith estimate based on the expectations as laid out in the job description. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, 401k plan, and yearly performance reviews.

Rockwell Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.