Legal Assistant / Executive Assistant

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Litigation Partner
Compensation
Base salary from $48,000 to $60,000 plus overtime
Law Firm Benefits:
Generous Paid Time Off, 401K, Medical and Dental Coverage, Life and AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition reimbursement, Corporate Gym Memberships, Travel Expenses
Location
New York City, NY - Midtown Manhattan
The Organization
Large U.S. multinational law firm
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Duties:
Provide high-level administrative support to busy Litigation Partner
Gatekeeper and liaison: answer and screen calls, field inquiries, relay messages and track all communication with clients, opposing counsel and internal team
Handle all incoming and outgoing correspondence via electronic and paper mail
File and organize documents utilizing Accutrac document management system
Coordinate and maintain partner schedules, appointments, travel arrangements, meetings and events.
Receive and interact with incoming clients and visitors
Schedule and book travel arrangements for Partners and Client Project Teams seeking cost effective travel and alternatives
Complete travel expense reports; enter and track expenses and billable hours
Prepare partner expense reports and assist partners in resolution of outstanding personal expense statements
Assist with processing and payment of vendor invoices
Case Specific Litigation Duties:
Assist with the preparation, drafting and proofreading of correspondence, court papers and other legal and non-legal documents
Assist with preparing pleadings and/or case documents for inclusion in a precedent database
Organize and manage electronic and paper files
Conduct simple searches in case management database
Page-check documents
Update attorney binders
Conduct non-legal research using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER
Assemble and analyze data to prepare reports and documents
Assist with filing of documents with courts and various agencies, deposition preparation, document production and trial preparation
Required Skills
3-6 years of legal and administrative experience supporting Partner level
Demonstrated experience with all phases of Litigation process
Proficiency using MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Westlaw, LexisNexis and PACER
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Available to work overtime including weekends as needed
Bachelor's degree

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