Legal Support Assistant

Proskauer • New York, NY

1d • $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach. Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries, and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends, and other industry-redefining companies. The Legal Support Assistant (LSA) role is an entry‐level position designed for recent or upcoming college graduates. It provides a dynamic introduction to the administrative function of an international law Firm, providing foundational knowledge and experience through rotations across various legal departments and practice groups. The program will introduce the candidate to working in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates should be organized, proactive, and exercise sound judgment when handling matters. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential.

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.
• This position will require physical presence in Proskauer’s offices on a regular basis (at least 4x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require).

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional client service, internally and externally.
• Support attorneys and legal teams with tasks including document preparation, scheduling, and data management
• Draft and revise legal materials using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Coordinate meetings 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees