Legal Administrative Assistant

Polsinelli • New York, NY

7d • $60,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Polsinelli is seeking an experienced full-time Legal Administrative Assistant for their New York office. This in-office position will support attorneys in the Real Estate Financial Services practice group. The firm emphasizes a culture where team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions to thrive in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is a people person with a keen eye for detail who thrives in a professional setting.

Requirements

• 5+ years of real estate law experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite, including the expertise of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as in a team setting.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at a time.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong proofreading and typing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in tax law and real estate finance is preferred.
• Experience with ChromeRiver, InTapp, and iManage applications is preferred.
• Forward-thinking mindset, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage files, open new matters as requested by attorneys, and maintain all relevant document inclusions for the files.
• Coordinate and track continuing legal education requirements for attorneys.
• Prepare real estate documents, closing binders, and assist with recording numerous real estate documents with various states.
• Responsible for a broad variety of administrative tasks including strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with meticulous attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively and professionally to develop rapport with co-workers as well as clients.
• Maintain strong working relationships.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• sick time off
• a referral program
• medical insurance and benefits
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• ID Theft insurance
• long-term disability benefits
• short-term disability benefits
• Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location)
• 401(k) benefits
• employee assistance benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed