Kay Search Group New York, NY

Litigation Legal Assistant (National Law Firm)

Kay Search Group New York, NY

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Job Description

Position: Litigation Legal Assistant (National Law Firm)

Location: Midtown New York (Hybrid)

Comp Package: Base salary up to $85K, Paid OT, Full Benefits, Bonus, Tuition Reimbursement, 401K+, etc.

Responsibilities for Litigation Legal Assistant:

Serve as an ambassador for both the Firm and assigned attorneys in interactions with clients
Act as a liaison between attorneys and other departments throughout the Firm
Request and follow-up on conflict checks, open new client matters and submit electronic approvals, as needed
Create, edit and process client bills as applicable
Create, format, edit, proofread, compare, print, scan and photocopy documents in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Heavy calendaring in Outlook; manage contacts lists and send invitations.
Act as a proactive gatekeeper of attorneys’ calendar and time
Screen internal and external correspondence, emails, memos, and reports
Coordinate absence memorandums per attorneys’ specifications
Create and maintain case lists
Conduct research as requested

Qualifications for Litigation Legal Assistant:

Bachelor’s degree required
2+ years of related legal administrative support experience
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Exhibits a strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, time entry software, Chrome River, Outlook, InterAction, Workday, iManage and travel services and tools
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills

Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting

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