Legal Practice Assistant: Expert Docs & Client Support

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pleasant work environment

Business casual

Job summary

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP in New York City seeks a motivated Legal Practice Assistant. This non-litigation role requires advanced document creation, formatting, and expert proofreading, with heavy client contact at a busy desk.

Responsibilities include drafting and editing high quality documents, managing case administration, and maintaining organized files. Strong Word/PowerPoint/Excel skills and at least 1 year in legal admin are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Document production: proofreading, formatting, and error-free output.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Minimum 1 year in a legal administrative role.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and edit high quality documents.
• Manage a busy desk with multiple tasks.
• Handle frequent client calls and emails professionally.
• Maintain structured digital files (and physical files when needed).
• Protect confidentiality of client and firm information.

Skills

Document production

Proofreading

Communication skills

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP in New York City seeks a motivated Legal Practice Assistant. This non-litigation role requires advanced document creation, formatting, and expert proofreading, with heavy client contact at a busy desk.

Responsibilities include drafting and editing high quality documents, managing case administration, and maintaining organized files. Strong Word/PowerPoint/Excel skills and at least 1 year in legal admin are essential for success.