Senior Legal Practice Assistant: Strategic Support

Mayer Brown; New York (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Mayer Brown in New York seeks a Legal Practice Assistant to provide complex secretarial support to attorneys. Responsibilities include document production, timekeeping, and handling communications with clients and vendors. Requires 7–10 years of experience, strong MS Office proficiency, and fast typing speed.

Excellent organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years experience as a legal secretary
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and typing speed of 70 wpm
• High school diploma required; college degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide complex secretarial support to assigned attorneys
• Process and produce legal documents per firm standards
• Manage timekeeping and billing responsibilities
• Handle telephone, e-mail, and document coordination
• Assist with overflow secretarial assignments as needed

Skills

Typing 70 wpm

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mayer Brown in New York seeks a Legal Practice Assistant to provide complex secretarial support to attorneys. Responsibilities include document production, timekeeping, and handling communications with clients and vendors. Requires 7–10 years of experience, strong MS Office proficiency, and fast typing speed.

Excellent organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.