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Legal Administrative Assistant

Manhattan, New York Permanent USD70,000 - USD80,000 per year View Job Description
This role provides critical administrative and clerical support to attorneys at a top law firm, ensuring legal documents, filings, scheduling, and case management are handled with precision and timeliness. The Legal Administrative Assistant is an essential team member who helps maintain workflow, meet legal deadlines, and provide excellent client service in a fast-paced legal environment.
  • Offers competitive benefits and compensation
  • Be apart of a widely recognized law firm

About Our Client

The client is a well-established, respected law firm serving a broad range of clients across multiple legal practice areas. Known for its strategic legal counsel and professional integrity, the firm offers a collaborative culture and a commitment to excellence in client representation.

Job Description

  • Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and arrange travel
  • Draft, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence
  • File legal documents electronically and maintain accurate case files
  • Track deadlines, court dates, and key case milestones
  • Assist with billing, time entry, and expense reporting
  • Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel
  • Prepare case materials, trial binders, and hearing documents
  • Support general office administration and legal operations

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Has 3-5 years of legal administrative experience in a law firm or legal department
  • Is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal document management and billing software
  • Understands court filing procedures and legal terminology
  • Communicates clearly and professionally, with strong discretion and confidentiality
  • Thrives in a fast-paced legal setting and takes initiative to support attorneys effectively



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Full benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
  • Opportunities for professional growth and legal skill development
  • A collaborative and supportive firm culture
  • Exposure to a variety of legal practice areas and case types



Contact
Emma Morrison
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6770762

Job summary

Sector
Office Support
Sub Sector
Administrator
Industry
Business Services
Location
Manhattan
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma Morrison
Job Reference
JN-062025-6770762