A midtown-based global law firm is seeking a temporary Legal Assistant to support a team of 5-10 attorneys. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting.
Hourly pay rate: $40-50/hr
On-site four days/week
Responsibilities:
- Manage complex calendars
- Manage time and expenses
- Schedule and coordinate travel, both internationally and domestically
- Maintain and produce documentation and database
- Organize files and streamline the organization process
- Conduct research and handle client correspondence
- Prepare meetings and presentation materials
- Create, revise, and format legal documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in an executive support role, ideally within a law firm
- Proven ability to handle highly confidential information
- Demonstrated ability to self-motivate, think critically, and be a team player
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superior organizational and project management skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and strong computer literacy