LEGAL SECRETARY (Dictation, etc. - Downtown Manhattan, NY)

at  Robert Half

New York, NY 10017, USA -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate20 Dec, 2024USD 38 Hourly25 Sep, 20245 year(s) or aboveAccess,Travel,Case Management Software,Disability InsuranceNoNo
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Description:

In DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN, NYC: Our client - boutique law firm representing businesses, non-profits and individuals in complex litigation and corporate matters - is searching for a LEGAL ASSISTANT/ADMIN to support the team on a contract-to-hire basis. Role will involve dictation and formatting of New York State Civil litigation legal documents (brief, motion, etc.) and secretary tasks (calendar management, reservations, personal tasks for Managing partner, etc.), but also involve document production. The ideal candidate for this role will be comfortable both with ordering / reservations (admin) as well as document production and legal assistant tasks. Position is fully in-office, Downtown NYC. Note ideal start date is late September, 2024 (with virtual interviews being conducted prior to). If interested in hearing more, please send resumes - in MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT - to bryan.ogilvie at roberthalf.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Our client is hoping to identify someone with this skill set, initially, on a CONSULTANCY (i.e. project/hourly pay) basis. Please *DO NOT apply to this role if you are searching only for (or primarily for) a full-time / permanent opportunity, as inbox is managed by Recruiters who specialize in contract placements only.

REQUIRED / IDEAL SKILLSET:


  • Possession of a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the legal industry.
  • Proficiency in using Case Management Software for tracking and managing legal cases.
  • Demonstrated ability in Calendar Management to schedule appointments, meetings, and deadlines.
  • Familiarity with Table of Authorities (TOA) in order to efficiently manage legal documents.
  • Ability to handle Reservation Requests for arranging travel, accommodation, and meeting spaces.
  • Strong Legal Knowledge with the ability to understand, interpret and support the needs of a busy Managing Partner
  • Experience in Document Production, including drafting, formatting, and editing legal documents.
  • Fully in office, Downtown Manhattan, NY

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REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

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New York, NY 10017, USA