Legal Assistant

Gainor Staffing; Armonk (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Armonk, NY is seeking a Legal Assistant to support their Chairman. The position is hybrid, requiring in-office attendance three days a week, and involves extensive calendar management and document preparation. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience and strong communication skills. Salary range is $80,000 - $95,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2 – 5+ years of executive or administrative assistance experience required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must.
• Self-starter that can work independently.

Responsibilities

• Heavy, detailed calendar management.
• Confidential document preparation and editing.
• Manage emails and ensure timely responses.
• Make sure important emails get to the correct people for response or follow-up.

Skills

Executive or administrative assistance experience

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Time management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Typing speed: 65 wpm

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

iTimekeep

NetDocs

Job description

Overview

Our client, a global law firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant to support their Chairman. The position is hybrid and based part of the week at their office in Armonk, NY. Must be available and willing to work overtime per day and weekends paid OT.

Responsibilities

• Heavy, detailed calendar management
• Confidential document preparation and editing
• Manage emails and ensure timely responses
• Make sure important emails get to the correct people for response or follow-up
• Input diaries for attorneys
• Arrange extensive travel plans and logistics
• In office 3 days per week, ability to work weekends
• Answering phones and transcribing phone dictation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2 – 5+ years executive or administrative assistance experience
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret documents
• Time management, decision making, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Typing speed: 65 wpm
• Knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis, iTimekeep and NetDocs is a plus
• Self-starter that can work independently

Salary

Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 based on experience

Gainor provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.