Legal Support Assistant (On-going Assignment)

Alston & Bird • New York, NY

111d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The New York office of Alston & Bird is accepting applications for the position of Legal Support Assistant. Please note that this position is intended for individuals interested in pursuing a career within the administrative team of a law firm. Candidates that are considering attending law school in the future should apply for a paralegal and/or case assistant role. As a Legal Support Assistant, you will be a critical part of Alston & Bird’s world class professional service staff. You will be part of a team that delivers a high level of customer service, known as Alston & Bird's TOP ECHELON service, supporting our internal and external clients.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and experience with general office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.
• A working knowledge of general office procedures and filing techniques.
• Capability to concentrate on details and prioritize work is essential.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
• Efficiently handle a shifting workload and analyze complex situations.
• Flexibility to extend working hours occasionally when required by business need.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a professional work environment.
• A four-year college degree is preferred.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Legal Administrative Assistants to support with various administrative duties and projects for attorneys.
• Using Chrome River, process expense reports in a timely manner for reimbursement.
• Assist with entering in attorney time records into the time entry application prior to deadlines.
• Coordinate travel and create detailed itineraries.
• Reserve conference rooms and coordinate meeting details, such as technology, food and beverage requirements.
• Assist with drafting and formatting correspondence.
• Process UPS shipping labels.
• Create and quality control mailing projects, labels, nametags.
• Answer incoming calls for lawyers and redirect as needed.
• Handle incoming mail with confidentiality.
• Serve as back-up to Guest Services Specialist.
• Miscellaneous administrative tasks.

Benefits

• Salary range of $55,000 - $65,000.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees