Practice Assistant/Legal Secretary

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Practice Assistant in our New York office to support a dynamic group of attorneys. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their legal support career who is eager to contribute, grow, and be part of a high-performing, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, revise, and finalize a variety of legal documents, correspondence, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft Office and document management tools.
• Handle administrative tasks such as processing conflict checks, submitting expense reports, managing attorney time entries, scheduling meetings, and travel, and maintaining calendars.
• Conduct research, coordinate conference calls, and support document filing through the Firm’s systems.
• Foster strong working relationships across teams, collaborating with departments like Accounting, General Services, and Reprographics to ensure seamless support.
• Maintain paper and electronic files in compliance with firm policies, ensuring information is accurate and accessible.
• Anticipate attorney and team needs, proactively offering support to help achieve client service excellence.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, General Education Development (GED), or equivalent required.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of legal administrative support experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and basic Excel; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and PowerPoint is a plus.
• Experience supporting litigation 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, General Education Development (GED), or equivalent required.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of legal administrative support experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and basic Excel; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and PowerPoint is a plus.
• Experience supporting litigation 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.

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Outlook
• Basic Excel
• Adobe Acrobat
• PowerPoint

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare
• Paid time off
• Retail retirement

Pay

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in New York City. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations.

• New York City: $61,000 - $120,000

Schedule

Not specified

Contact

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