Law Firm
New York City, NY
Legal Staff Legal Secretary in New York City, NY
Legal Staff
Min 1 yrs required
No
Practice Assistant
Job Title
Practice Assistant
Job Responsibilities
As a Practice Assistant at the law firm, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks that ensure the efficient management of attorney workflows. Your role will include:
- Preparing, formatting, revising, and finalizing a wide range of legal documents, correspondence, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft Office and document management tools.
- Handling administrative tasks such as processing conflict checks, submitting expense reports, managing attorney time entries, scheduling meetings, organizing travel, and maintaining calendars.
- Conducting research, coordinating conference calls, and supporting document filing through the firm's systems.
- Fostering strong working relationships across teams by collaborating with departments such as Accounting, General Services, and Reprographics to ensure seamless support.
- Maintaining both paper and electronic files in compliance with firm policies, ensuring that information is accurate and accessible.
- Anticipating attorney and team needs, proactively offering support to help achieve client service excellence.
Education and Experience Information
The ideal candidate for the Practice Assistant position will possess the following:
- A minimum of 1 year of relatable administrative support experience.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and basic Excel; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and PowerPoint is a plus.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
- A client service mindset with strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
- A professional, flexible, and positive approach to working with colleagues and clients.
Salary Information
The base salary range for the Practice Assistant position in New York City is between $60,000 and $75,000. This range may differ based on geographic location and cost of living considerations. The law firm offers more than just a base salary; it provides an exceptional range of flexible benefits, including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement plans. Additionally, the firm offers personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities designed to help employees realize their full potential both in life and at work.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The law firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. All employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary), are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Jun 15, 2025
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