Legal Talent Assistant

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP • New York, NY

101d • $62,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Legal Talent Assistant will assist with general legal personnel duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with high academic standing preferred
• At least one year of related administrative work experience preferred
• Ability to work and interact with attorneys at all levels and the ability to gain strong knowledge of the Firm, its culture, practices and policies
• Ability to deal discreetly with confidential information
• Excellent writing and communication skills, in addition to superior judgment
• Proficiency in computer applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and other Legal Personnel (including PeopleSoft) and applications built specifically for the Firm
• Ability to work well under pressure and coordinate several activities at one time
• Capable of solving problems and meeting deadlines
• Ability to work overtime, as needed

Responsibilities

• Handles administrative aspects of lawyer departure process
• Coordinates logistics related to transfers between offices
• Provides general administrative support related to attorney leaves and transitions to alternative work arrangements
• Drafts and responds to employment verification requests
• Answers phones and troubleshoots questions
• Assists with heavy volume of Legal Personnel confidential filing
• Maintains various tracking charts related to department processes
• Reviews and analyzes different sections of the Legal Personnel budget on a monthly basis
• Conducts tours for large start date groups in addition to one-off hires and visits from London associates
• Coordinates delivery of special items to associates (e.g., new hire gift, flowers)
• Supports special projects, as needed
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical care
• Dental care
• Vision care
• 401(k)
• Substantial health club discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees