Practice Assistant
Senior Legal Secretary | Legal Executive Assistant
For Partner, Sr Partner or Managing Partner Desk
Base salary & Benefits $68,000 to $100,000 commensurate with your years of legal experience, plus well-paid overtime, very generous bonus, medical and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, gym membership, generous PTO, 401K with a firm match and all the Firm's amenities. Beautiful offices in one of America's most respected law firms with a history of career stability and security. Noted as one of the most desired law firms to work for globally.
The Organization Major U.S. Multinational Law Firm
Location New York, NY - Midtown Manhattan
Summary The Practice Assistant or Legal Executive Assistant will provide high-quality client and attorney support, performing administrative tasks, coordinating events and responding to inquiries from Firm clients. This person should have the confidence and technical skills to support a fast-paced Associate, Partner or Senior Partner desk. Someone who has a willingness to work hard as a member of a great team and work well-paid overtime. A desire to take your career to the next level, in a top firm that rewards employees who are dedicated.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide executive level legal support to Associate, Partner, Senior Partner or Managing Partner level attorneys based on your prior legal experience
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Function with autonomy and work on special projects with each case and client
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Handle complex Legal Assistant activities that may be highly confidential and require discretion
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Interface and establish ongoing positive business relationship with clients
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Communicate effectively on busy, multiple telephone lines
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Assist with time entry and billing as needed; set up invoices and statements, enter and track attorney’s billable hours, create reports and maintain records
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Draft and proofread correspondence, court papers and other legal and non-legal documents; perform blacklining and redlining; create table of contents and table of authorities
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Coordinate travel for Clients, Witnesses and Experts; research cost-effective travel and alternatives
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Type, format, edit and finalize legal documents
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Compose routine letters and memoranda and prepare reports
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Assist in the preparation of time-keeping, travel, expense reports and other personnel records;
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Schedule and arrange meetings and conferences
Required Skills & Experience
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Bachelor’s Degree preferred
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1 to 7+ years of legal secretarial, practice assistant or executive legal assistant level support in a law firm or financial institution based on the attorney you will be partnered with. Must have experience working with very senior level attorneys or financial executives.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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The ability to remain calm and function under pressure in a constantly changing environment
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Ability to communicate effectively, dispassionately and diplomatically
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Excellent attendance, punctual and flexible to work well-paid overtime
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Ability to collaborate smoothly with many other people and departments
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Detail oriented with strong day-to-day organizational skills
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Ability to be proactive, organize/prioritize work and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
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A person seeking long-term career stability, security and growth with a large noted multinational law firm.
Contact to Apply
Mary Suneetha | Managing Director
Filcro Legal Staffing
New York, NY 10017
This URL https://www.filcrolegalstaffing.com/practice-assistant