Legal Assistant - NYC Firm, Document & Transaction Support

The Goodkind Group, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A prominent legal services firm in New York, NY, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to provide administrative support for associates' transactional work. This position requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Microsoft Word, and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include document preparation, formatting, and collaboration on projects to ensure smooth workflow. The role offers medical insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), pension plan, and disability insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience; prior legal assistant or legal industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (advanced formatting, redlining, editing required).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide MS Word editing and formatting support.
• Prepare and manage redlined versions of documents.
• Collaborate closely with associates to support transactional projects.

Skills

MS Word editing and formatting

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Tools

Litera

Adobe

Document management systems

NetDocs

Job description

A prominent legal services firm in New York, NY, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to provide administrative support for associates' transactional work. This position requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Microsoft Word, and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include document preparation, formatting, and collaboration on projects to ensure smooth workflow. The role offers medical insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), pension plan, and disability insurance.