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Legal Assistant
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a rapidly growing law firm specializing in corporate and real estate law to find a highly organized and proactive Legal Administrative Assistant. This role is essential to supporting a busy legal team—including Real Estate (Hospitality) and Corporate Attorneys—by managing administrative workflows and producing high-quality legal documents.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Legal Administrative Assistant (Corporate Legal Secretary)</p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> New York, NY (On-site, 5 days/week)</p><p> <strong>Pay Rate:</strong> $25+/hour</p><p> <strong>Employment Type:</strong> Temp-to-Hire</p><p> <strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Document Production & Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Format and heavily markup corporate and real estate documents per attorney instructions</li><li>Create tables of contents, apply advanced styles, run blacklines, and convert PDFs to Word</li><li>Maintain and organize documents using DocsOpen and iManage</li><li>Use Office 365 and OneDrive for document creation and collaboration</li></ul><p><strong>Administrative Support:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage attorney calendars and schedule Zoom meetings</li><li>Enter attorney time into billing systems accurately and promptly</li><li>Handle billing processes (corporate legal billing experience required)</li><li>Send DocuSigns and manage document execution</li><li>Assist with general office tasks and legal team support as needed</li></ul><p><strong>Client Engagement:</strong></p><ul><li>Create engagement letters and manage client intake for the firm’s partner</li><li>Coordinate internal and external communications professionally</li></ul>
<ul><li>Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a detail-oriented law firm</li><li>Prior experience in a corporate legal environment (real estate experience a plus)</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel</li><li>Strong skills in Office 365, OneDrive, Zoom</li><li>Experience with DocsOpen and/or iManage preferred</li><li>Excellent organizational and time management skills</li><li>Professional demeanor and strong communication abilities</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.</p> <p>Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app" target="_blank">Download the Robert Half app</a> and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.</p> <p>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit <a href="https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/" target="_blank">roberthalf.gobenefits.net</a> for more information.</p> <p>© 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms">Robert Half’s Terms of Use</a>.</p>
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a rapidly growing law firm specializing in corporate and real estate law to find a highly organized and proactive Legal Administrative Assistant. This role is essential to supporting a busy legal team—including Real Estate (Hospitality) and Corporate Attorneys—by managing administrative workflows and producing high-quality legal documents.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Legal Administrative Assistant (Corporate Legal Secretary)</p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> New York, NY (On-site, 5 days/week)</p><p> <strong>Pay Rate:</strong> $25+/hour</p><p> <strong>Employment Type:</strong> Temp-to-Hire</p><p> <strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Document Production & Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Format and heavily markup corporate and real estate documents per attorney instructions</li><li>Create tables of contents, apply advanced styles, run blacklines, and convert PDFs to Word</li><li>Maintain and organize documents using DocsOpen and iManage</li><li>Use Office 365 and OneDrive for document creation and collaboration</li></ul><p><strong>Administrative Support:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage attorney calendars and schedule Zoom meetings</li><li>Enter attorney time into billing systems accurately and promptly</li><li>Handle billing processes (corporate legal billing experience required)</li><li>Send DocuSigns and manage document execution</li><li>Assist with general office tasks and legal team support as needed</li></ul><p><strong>Client Engagement:</strong></p><ul><li>Create engagement letters and manage client intake for the firm’s partner</li><li>Coordinate internal and external communications professionally</li></ul>
  • 2025-10-29T19:43:44Z

Legal Assistant Job in New York | Robert Half