Legal Administrative Assistant

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Goulston & Storrs, a prestigious Am Law 200 law firm, has an immediate need for an experienced and technically skilled Legal Administrative Assistant to support a team of attorneys in our New York office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create, revise, format and proofread complex documents, correspondence and presentations

Prepare and organize transactional documents to create closing binders

Answer calls in a professional manner; take and deliver accurate messages

Edit and prepare bills in accordance with firm and client requirements

Maintain calendars by planning and scheduling meetings, conference calls and arranging business travel

Process and monitor expense reimbursements and prepare check requests

Serve as gatekeeper between attorneys and internal and external clients

Maintain attorney files electronically

Provide exceptional support while prioritizing needs of a busy team

Assist with other projects as requested

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Positive attitude, professional, reliable and strong work ethic

Must be well organized and proactive with creative problem solving ability

A self-starter capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to prioritize, meet tight deadlines and deliver exceptional results in a fast paced environment

Must be accurate, detail and deadline oriented, organized and flexible

Possess a high level of discretion to deal with confidential matters

Ability to work independently as well as part of team.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Easily adaptable to changing technology and processes

Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Education/Experience:

A minimum of five years of support experience in a professional services firm, preferably in a mid-size to large law firm.

Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Outlook, CMS or similar billing software.

This job description is intended to be general and may evolve over time. It is subject to periodic updating and is subject, at the firm’s discretion, to the assignment of different or additional duties. We are an equal opportunity organization.

Goulston & Storrs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, handicap, disability or veteran status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Goulston & Storrs complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

For more information: Please email pmorgan@goulstonstorrs.com

Company info

Goulston & Storrs PC
Website : http://www.goulstonstorrs.com