Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant
Location: Manhattan New York
Employment Type: Direct Hire Full Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Compensation: $70000 $87000 per year
Benefits: Full Benefits
About the Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a respected law firm seeking an experienced Legal Assistant
to join their Manhattan office. This role provides essential administrative and document
support to attorneys and paralegals ensuring deadlines are met and client needs are
exceeded in a fast-paced legal environment.
Position Overview
The Legal Assistant will deliver high-level administrative organizational and client support.
This position requires strong attention to detail excellent communication skills and the
ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Provide proactive administrative support to attorneys and legal teams
Edit and proofread legal and administrative documents for accuracy and consistency
Manage CLE credit tracking calendaring expense reimbursements and scheduling
Greet clients coordinate meetings and manage professional correspondence
File documents electronically with courts and maintain organized case files
Support billing processes including time entry and report preparation
Monitor deadlines and ensure timely follow-up on pending matters
Communicate with court personnel attorneys and staff as required
Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)
Minimum of 3 years of legal assistant or legal administrative experience in a law firm or
legal setting
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint)
Experience proofreading and editing complex legal documents with high attention to
detail
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Professional written and verbal communication skills with client-facing experience
Experience with electronic court filing systems
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

Familiarity with legal software such as Kofax/Nuance InTapp LMS or iManage
Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously
Experience tracking CLE credits managing expense reimbursements or assisting with
billing
Knowledge of litigation procedures probate processes or other legal specialties
Do Not Submit If
Candidate has less than 3 years of legal assistant experience
Candidate has no experience in a law firm or legal services environment
Candidate cannot work onsite in Manhattan five days per week as needed
Candidate lacks proficiency in Microsoft Office
Candidate has no experience proofreading or formatting legal documents
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $70000 $87000 per year
Full employee benefits package
Work Details
Location: Manhattan NY
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Employment Type: Direct Hire