Legal Staff Legal Secretary in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Salaries for Legal Secretary (Finance) at Law Firm in New York:

- The expected salary range for this position is $80,,.
- The final offer amount may vary based on experience and skillset of the selected candidate.

Job Title:
- Legal Secretary (Finance)

Experience:
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a mid- or large-sized law firm.
- Experience in finance preferred.
- Prior experience supporting more than one attorney is required.

Location:
- New York

Type:
- Full time

Posted On:
- Posted Today

Job Requisition ID:
- R1048

H1: Join our Dynamic Team at a Top Law Firm in New York!
H2: Legal Secretary (Finance) Position Available

Bold Headline: Join Our Highly Regarded and Diverse Legal Team in New York!

- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking a Legal Secretary (Finance) to join our team in New York.
- We value the contributions of every individual in delivering exceptional legal services.
- Our New York office serves clients in various industries and facilitates cross-border work across global markets.
- Our team of lawyers are widely recognized in their practice areas by prestigious publications and directories.
- We have a culture of hard work, teamwork, and inclusivity, and we believe in giving back to the local community.
- We are committed to having a diverse workforce and seek highly motivated individuals who value our culture of respect and teamwork.

Salary Range:
- $80,,

Basic Function:
- This non-exempt position performs secretarial and administrative duties for attorneys under minimal supervision.
- Requires a high degree of independent judgment and discretion.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of organizational procedures and precedents.

Essential Duties:
- Process new client/matter requests, client bills, time reports, and expense reports.
- Perform word processing of drafts for client-related matters.
- Copy, distribute, send, file, and handle completed work.
- Maintain physical and electronic files and contacts.
- Coordinate meetings and appointments and maintain attorneys' appointment calendars.
- Transcribe and compose correspondence for client-related matters.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail.

Other Duties:
- Provide secretarial assistance to summer associates, visiting attorneys, and attorneys whose secretaries are absent.
- Occasionally coordinate a courier service for attorneys.
- Perform other related duties as needed or assigned.

Reporting Relationship:
- Reports to the Office Administrator or appropriate Human Resources representative and indirectly to assigned attorneys.

Qualifications:
Knowledge/Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a mid- or large-sized law firm.
- Experience in finance preferred.
- Strong familiarity with legal terminology and working knowledge of the Firm's technology and applications.
- Prior experience handling expense reports, client bills, multi-line phones, and conflict-checking forms preferred.

Skills:
- Advanced word processing/computer skills using various software programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong phone etiquette, attention to detail, and follow-through skills.
- Knowledgeable in legal filing and record-keeping practices.
- Highly organized and able to successfully multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Strong customer service skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Education:
- High school diploma required.
- Two years of college or equivalent preferred.

Physical Demands:
- Must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time.
- Remains stationary at least 85% of the time.
- Operates computers and other office productivity machines on a regular basis.
- Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs.
- Must be able to communicate and exchange information with attorneys, clients, and staff.
- Must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time.

Working Conditions:
- Office environment.
- Overtime required.