Legal Administrative Assistant

Polsinelli•New York, NY

11d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Polsinelli has an experienced, full-time Legal Administrative Assistant position in New York supporting the Litigation practice groups. The role involves managing litigation files and matter openings, handling attorney calendars and travel, assisting with billing projects and reviews, and providing executive-assistant support involving confidential and sensitive matters. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, professional, and able to anticipate needs and manage multiple tasks.

Requirements

At least 3 years of litigation experience.
Familiarity with New York State and Federal Court electronic filing.
Strong initiative and ability to anticipate needs and resolve issues independently.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally and develop rapport with coworkers and clients.
Ability to maintain strong working relationships.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Strong proofreading and typing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Manage files, create tables of contents and tables of authorities, open new matters at attorneys’ request, and maintain relevant document inclusions for files.
Perform administrative tasks and prioritize multiple tasks with meticulous attention to detail.
Manage attorney calendars and travel schedules.
Assist with billing projects and reviews.
Provide executive-assistant support involving confidential and sensitive matters.