Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant
📍 New York, NY
đź’˛ Up to $125,000
SourcePro Search is seeking a highly skilled Legal Assistant to join a top-tier law firm in New York. This role offers the opportunity to support a dynamic team of attorneys while working on high-profile litigation matters.
What You’ll Do:
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Provide secretarial and administrative support to assigned attorneys, including document production, editing, and proofreading of legal correspondence and filings.
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Draft routine documents, memoranda, and correspondence at attorney direction or on own initiative.
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Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and itineraries, across multiple time zones.
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Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, arrange conference rooms, and coordinate multimedia needs.
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Maintain organized client and office files in accordance with firm policies, ensuring security and confidentiality of information.
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Answer calls, relay messages, and liaise with clients and external partners.
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Enter and manage attorney timesheets; prepare, edit, and finalize client bills.
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Assist with business development support by updating contacts and activities in InterAction.
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Handle expense reimbursements, invoice preparation, and timely submissions.
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Provide backup support for reception and other attorneys as needed, and assist with evening or weekend work on occasion.
What You’ll Bring:
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3+ years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably in litigation within a law firm.
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Associates degree preferred.
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Strong document management experience, ideally with NetDocs.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet applications.
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Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
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Professional demeanor, adaptability, and flexibility to work overtime (including evenings or weekends) as needed.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious international law firm and provide high-level support to leading attorneys.
