Executive Legal Assistant

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

New York, NY

Executive Legal Assistant - Law Firm - New York

Overview:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for an Executive Legal Assistant to join our team in our New York office. This is a great opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the . and be a part of a culture that values inclusiveness and authenticity. The position offers a hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work and three days in-office, as well as competitive salary and benefits.

Responsibilities:

- Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals in various practice groups
- Manage complex and challenging workflow
- Maintain attorney and client records, including email and other electronic records
- Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and conference calls
- Communicate clearly with all appropriate team members on project status
- Docket deadlines and manage client billing process
- Take initiative to understand attorneys' client service needs and identify opportunities to improve
- Mentor and share information with others
- Assist fellow secretaries and additional attorneys as priorities dictate

Requirements:

- 3+ years of experience as a legal secretary in a law firm environment
- Expertise in Microsoft Word and Outlook, proficiency in Adobe, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, service environment
- Availability and willingness to work overtime as needed or requested

Salary Information:

- Annualized salary range for this position in New York City is $75,000 to $106,000 ( hourly)
- Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law
- Full-time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance, dental plan, retirement contribution, and other benefits

Application Instructions:

Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!

Not specified

Health and vision insurance, 2 paid volunteer days, dental plan, fertility and adoption benefit, paid sabbatical, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, retirement contribution, bonus potential, short term disability, long term disability, vision care, telemedicine, virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, employee assistance program, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, voluntary long term care insurance, pet insurance, commuter and transit programs

Not specified

Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 2010, Windows 7, transcription, communication, time management, teamwork, customer service, attention to detail, organization

High school diploma or GED certification

Click on the link provided to apply online

Qualification and Experience High school diploma or GED certification, 3+ years' experience as a legal secretary in a law firm environment

Legal