Legal Administrative Assistant-Litigation

Perennial Resources International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Perennial Resources International in New York seeks a detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support partners and attorneys in the Litigation department. Onsite five days a week in Manhattan, the role requires high standards, excellent communication, initiative, and the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing timesheets, handling pleadings, preparing and formatting Excel sheets, editing and finalizing briefs, typing,

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in busy litigation department with drafting of various legal documents.
• Assist attorneys with timesheets and reports.
• Handle word-processing: pleadings, discovery, depositions, notices, correspondence, memos, and briefs.
• Prepare and format Excel spreadsheets.
• Edit, format, proofread and finalize legal pleadings which include preparing table of contents and table of authorities.
• Screen and forward telephone calls to appropriate recipient.
• Type accurately and proofread work. Assist with formatting Letters, Memorandums, Briefs, Motions, etc.
• Prepare New Case Forms & E-mail New Case Opening.
• Enter time in 3E.
• Prepare Check Request forms.
• Prepare Amex and Out of Pocket Statements.
• Organize various binders w/ tabs.
• Photocopying & Filing

Job description

THIS ROLE WILL BE ONSITE 5 DAYS PER WEEK IN MANHATTAN.

Well-established NYC law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support partners and attorneys in the Litigation department. This role is a great opportunity for someone with law firm administrative assistant experience who enjoys working closely with attorneys.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

The ideal candidate will exhibit high standards, excellent communication skills, and have an ability to take initiative, and prioritize daily tasks. A strong ability to take charge and meet tight deadlines will ensure your success in this multi-faceted role.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in busy litigation department with drafting of various legal documents.
• Assist attorneys with timesheets and reports.
• Handle word-processing: pleadings, discovery, depositions, notices, correspondence, memos, and briefs.
• Prepare and format Excel spreadsheets.
• Edit, format, proofread and finalize legal pleadings which include preparing table of contents and table of authorities.
• Screen and forward telephone calls to appropriate recipient.
• Type accurately and proofread work. Assist with formatting Letters, Memorandums, Briefs, Motions, etc.
• Prepare New Case Forms & E-mail New Case Opening.
• Enter time in 3E.
• Prepare Check Request forms.
• Prepare Amex and Out of Pocket Statements.
• Organize various binders w/ tabs.
• Photocopying & Filing

Additional Responsibilities:

• Reception coverage on a daily/ weekly basis.