Corporate Legal Secretary

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin•New York, NY

1d•$55,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP (TKD), an entrepreneurial and growing full-service law firm in New York City, is seeking an experienced Corporate Legal Secretary to provide high-quality legal administrative support to attorneys and clients in its International practice, primarily supporting its Italy Practice. The secretary will act as a trusted administrative partner and central point of coordination for client matters, attorney schedules, communications, and daily practice operations. The role is highly visible and calls for professionalism, responsiveness, confidentiality, sound judgment, strong organizational and technical skills, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. The secretary will support corporate transactions and international matters while building effective relationships with attorneys, clients, foreign counsel, advisors, business partners, and colleagues. The position follows a hybrid schedule: in office Tuesday through Thursday, with alternating Mondays and the option to work remotely on Fridays. Listed hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 40 hours per week. The firm offers opportunities for professional development and describes its workplace as inclusive and diverse. The stated good-faith base annual salary range is $55,000–$115,000, with the actual offer dependent on relevant factors. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); disability and life insurance; and paid time off.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Exceptional calendar management experience supporting multiple attorneys or senior professionals in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written, verbal, and proofreading skills.
Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities, with exceptional attention to detail.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams; Adobe Acrobat; iManage; Zoom; and other business applications.
Professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
Self-motivated, dependable, collaborative, and committed to exceptional client service.
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Fluency in Italian, written and verbal, strongly preferred but not required.
Experience preparing corporate governance documents, entity formation materials, commercial agreements, signature packages, and closing binders preferred.
Experience supporting international clients and coordinating matters involving foreign counsel, advisors, or cross-border business activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary contact for attorneys, clients, foreign counsel, professional advisors, and business partners, providing responsive and professional support.
Manage complex attorney calendars, including client meetings, international conference calls, business development events, travel, and time-sensitive matters.
Coordinate domestic and international meetings and communications, including scheduling across time zones and preparing supporting materials.
Prepare conflict checks, engagement letters, retention agreements, and new-matter intake documentation.
Open, maintain, and organize client matters, corporate records, entity documents, governance materials, and related information in accordance with firm procedures.
Prepare, proofread, revise, and finalize legal and business documents, including commercial agreements, corporate governance and organizational documents, correspondence, presentations, signature packages, and closing binders.
Coordinate document execution, collect and distribute signatures, maintain executed agreements, and organize transaction documentation.
Assist attorneys with corporate transactions, business formations, reorganizations, governance matters, and cross-border business initiatives.
Track client deliverables, transaction milestones, filing requirements, attorney commitments, and deadlines.
Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, accommodations, transportation, and meeting logistics.
Assist with client-facing materials, business development initiatives, seminars, networking events, and practice group projects.
Support attorneys and clients through all phases of legal matters with sound judgment, attention to detail, and a high level of client service.
Build and maintain working relationships with attorneys, clients, accountants, consultants, foreign advisors, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with administrative team members to support attorneys, clients, and firm operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.