Professional Assistant

Landing Point; New York (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Landing Point, a venerable international law firm, seeks a Professional Assistant to provide high-level administrative and legal support in New York. The role supports attorneys, manages calendars, drafts documents, and coordinates complex meetings and travel.

Ideal candidates have at least three years of legal secretarial experience, strong MS Office and PDF skills, and familiarity with iManage. A college degree is preferred, and basic accounting aptitude is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum three years of legal secretarial experience required; prior law firm experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF required; proficiency in iManage preferred.
• Fundamental accounting aptitude and experience with accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney inboxes, calendars, contacts, mail, and matter files.
• Draft, proofread, edit, and format correspondence and complex legal documents.
• Coordinate calls, meetings, conference rooms, videoconferencing, equipment, catering, and travel.
• Provide team support, including phone coverage, client communication, and document production.
• Assist with CLE tracking, attorney licenses, court admissions, and compliance tasks.
• Assist with billable and non-billable work, including e-filings and case research.
• Monitor time entry, review diaries and prebills, and support invoice transmittals.
• Contribute to special projects, committees, and community initiatives.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDF

iManage

Accounting software

Job description

Company Overview

An international law firm with over 120 years of experience is seeking a Professional Assistant to provide high-level administrative and legal support. The firm is renowned for its expertise in the energy, financial services, real estate, and retail industries, and is committed to fostering a collaborative and purposeful culture.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage attorney inboxes, calendars, contacts, mail, and matter files.
• Draft, proofread, edit, and format correspondence and complex legal documents.
• Coordinate calls, meetings, conference rooms, videoconferencing, equipment, catering, and travel.
• Provide team support, including phone coverage, client communication, and document production.
• Assist with CLE tracking, attorney licenses, court admissions, and compliance tasks.
• Assist with billable and non-billable work, including e-filings and case research.
• Monitor time entry, review diaries and prebills, and support invoice transmittals.
• Contribute to special projects, committees, and community initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of legal secretarial experience required; prior law firm experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF required; proficiency in iManage preferred.
• Fundamental accounting aptitude and experience with accounting software preferred.

Compensation

Salary: $92,000 – $120,000