Legal Assistant
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An international law firm in Manhattan seeks a Legal Assistant to support a partner and their team. This position requires a proactive, flexible, and detail-oriented individual with prior law firm experience.
On-site 3 days/week
Hours: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (flexible for OT)
Salary: $80-$100K + OT + bonus
Responsibilities:
- Manage attorneys’ calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.
- Handle incoming phone calls, emails, and other communications.
- Prepare and maintain legal documents, including pleadings, motions, contracts, and discovery documents.
- Draft correspondence on behalf of attorneys as needed, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Organize and maintain legal files, both paper and electronic, in accordance with firm policies and legal standards.
- Maintain accurate records of case progress, deadlines, and timelines.
- Help prepare client billing documentation, timesheets, and expense reports.
- Assist in drafting and formatting contracts, agreements, and legal reports.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Proven experience as an executive assistant, legal assistant, or in a similar role in a law firm or legal department.
- Knowledge of legal terminology, processes, and documentation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive legal matters with discretion.
- Strong sense of professionalism and ethical standards.
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