Legal Support Assistant

Proskauer • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Support Assistant (LSA) Program is a dynamic, entry-level opportunity designed for recent and upcoming college graduates looking to launch their careers in a professional services environment. Over the course of this two-year rotational program, each class of LSAs will gain hands-on experience through approximately three eight-month rotations across a variety of legal departments and business services teams. This immersive program offers a unique introduction to the business of law at an international law firm. Participants will build foundational professional skills, develop meaningful relationships across the firm, and gain exposure to multiple practice areas and operational functions. From collaborating with attorneys and business professionals to supporting high-impact client work, LSAs play an important role in the day-to-day success of the firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong multitasking and time management abilities.
• Strong organizational and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to learn new technologies.
• High attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.
• Flexibility to overtime and adapt to changing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional client service, internally and externally.
• Support attorneys, legal teams, and business services professionals with a range of administrative tasks including document preparation, scheduling, and data management
• Draft and revise legal materials using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Coordinate meetings, internal and external events, and conference calls, including handling logistics such as catering and technology setup.
• Assist with time entries, new business intake forms, and conduct client and topic-specific research.
• Handle document management tasks, including printing, scanning, and distribution in collaboration with Document Services.
• Support billing, expense reports and vendor invoices.
• Assist with additional projects and provide backup support as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level