Legal Assistant

Gainor; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a Legal Assistant for their Bankruptcy practice in Midtown, Manhattan. This hybrid position requires 8+ years of Senior Legal Secretary experience, with a focus on bankruptcy law. Responsibilities include managing calendars, drafting documents, and providing exceptional client service. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ Senior Legal Secretary experience in a large/mid-size law firm.
• 1-2 years’ experience in Bankruptcy practice group.
• Strong computer skills (typing 55 wpm).

Responsibilities

• General secretarial duties including answering phones and processing mail.
• Heavy calendar management and travel management.
• Draft complex correspondence and manage emails.

Skills

Customer/client service skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Ability to handle sensitive information

Collaboration

Ability to work independently

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Docketing software

CRM

Job description

Our client is a leading law firm with offices across the country. They are seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Bankruptcy practice. The position is hybrid and based 3 out of 5 days per week at their office in Midtown, Manhattan. Experience in bankruptcy law is mandatory.

Job Details

1. General secretarial duties such as answering the telephone, taking messages, using office equipment, processing mail, etc.
2. Heavy calendar management
3. Travel Management (booking flights, accommodations, ground transportation, itineraries, etc.)
4. Draft complex correspondence and documents
5. Manage emails as permitted by attorney
6. High level of involvement with attorney billing
7. Create marketing materials as needed
8. Anticipate needs of attorneys
9. Participate in firm training opportunities
10. Assist and advise junior peers in handling emergency or urgent calls and assignments
11. Perform other duties as required

Skills and Qualifications

1. 8+ years’ Senior Legal Secretary experience in a large/mid-size law firm
2. 1-2 years’ experience in Bankruptcy practice group
3. Strong computer skills (typing 55 wpm, Microsoft Office Suite, docketing software, CRM, etc.)
4. Outstanding customer/client service skills
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
6. Ability to handle sensitive information and stressful situations
7. Exceptional time management, attention to detail, and accuracy
8. Knowledge of legal terminology, syntax, formatting, and content
9. Ability to collaborate and work independently

Salary Range: $90,000 – 110,000 annually, 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.