Legal Practice Assistant / New York City

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

Job summary

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP in New York City seeks a motivated Legal Practice Assistant to support a busy desk. This non-litigation role requires advanced document creation, formatting, proofreading and meticulous attention to detail while maintaining strong client contact.

Responsibilities include drafting and editing agreements and reports, case administration, file management, and handling client calls and emails professionally.

Qualifications

• Exceptional document production, proofreading, and formatting skills.
• Strong proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• At least 1 year of legal administrative experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and edit high quality documents, including agreements and formal reports and letters to clients. Ensure correct spelling, grammar and layout consistency.
• Manage a busy desk, keep files organized, and handle multiple administrative tasks smoothly.
• Handle frequent client phone calls and emails in a professional manner.
• Maintain highly structured digital files (physical files when necessary). Quickly learn and use new office and document management software.
• Protect all sensitive client and firm information.

Skills

Document production

Case administration

Client relations

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

New York City office of national law firm seeks motivated, hard-working Legal Practice Assistant. This is a non-litigation position that requires advanced document creation, formatting and expert proofreading skills. Looking for a self-starter who is able to generate flawless work while managing a busy desk with heavy client contact.

Responsibilities

• Expert Document Creation and Editing:
  Draft, format, and edit high quality documents, including agreements and formal reports and letters to clients. Ensure correct spelling, grammar and layout consistency.
• Case Administration: Manage a busy desk, keep files organized, and handle multiple administrative tasks smoothly.
• Client Relations: Handle frequent client phone calls and emails in a professional manner.
• File Management: Maintain highly structured digital files (physical files when necessary). Quickly learn and use new office and document management software.
• Confidentiality: Protect all sensitive client and firm information.

Requirements

• Document Expertise: Exceptional document production skills: keen eye for detail, proofreading, formatting, and error-free output.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in a legal administrative position.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Administrative Skills: Exceptional organizational habits, time management, and the ability to pivot and adapt to evolving technology.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Great atmosphere, very pleasant and collegial work environment
• Business casual
• Salary Range: $48,000 - $77,000 (hourly rate: $26.37 - $42.30) – The salary offered to a successful candidate, who will work in the New York City office, will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.