Legal Assistant

in Legal Support
  • New York, New York View on Map
  • Salary: $100,000.00 - $112,000.00
Permanent

Job Detail

  • Experience Level Mid Level
  • Degree Type Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Employment Full Time
  • Working Type Hybrid
  • Job Reference 0000022047
  • Salary Type Annually
  • Industry Law Firms & Legal Services;Legal Services
  • Selling Points

    Support a dynamic legal practice group with event coordination expertise. Thrive in a lively, fast-paced environment with hybrid work arrangements. Engage confidently with senior partners and contribute meaningfully.

Job Description

Legal Assistant Overview

  • The Legal Assistant role offers a dynamic opportunity to support a fast-paced legal practice group.
  • This permanent position involves hybrid work arrangements with four days in-office weekly.
  • Ideal for candidates with 8-10 years of administrative or executive-level support experience.
  • The role emphasizes event coordination, hospitality, and managing complex administrative needs.
  • Candidates should possess strong multitasking, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • A proactive self-starter with confidence and initiative will thrive in this lively environment.
  • Legal experience is not mandatory; professional services background is preferred.
  • This role provides the chance to engage with senior partners and contribute meaningfully.

Legal Assistant Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Coordinate team events, client dinners, social gatherings, and hospitality-focused initiatives.
  • Manage extensive calendaring, travel arrangements, and expense reporting for multiple partners.
  • Assist with holiday activities, client gifts, holiday cards, and practice group initiatives.
  • Provide administrative support to partners and associates within the practice group.
  • Support billing preparation and other administrative responsibilities as needed.
  • Engage confidently with senior partners, anticipating needs and providing proactive solutions.
  • Maintain organization and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Collaborate effectively within a highly social and energetic team setting.

Legal Assistant Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Minimum of 8 years of administrative or executive-level support experience.
  • Experience in professional services, event coordination, and hospitality is highly valued.
  • Strong multitasking, organizational, and time-management skills are essential.
  • Proactive self-starter with confidence and initiative to engage with senior partners.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, lively, and social environment.
  • Legal experience is not mandatory; professional services background preferred.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate frequent events effectively.
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