<p>A full-service law firm of approximately 80 lawyers in Lower Manhattan is seeking to add a TRUST & ESTATE legal secretary to their team. The Legal Secretary will provide administrative and project support to the legal staff to which the Legal Secretary is assigned. </p><p><br></p><p>Job Duties and Responsibilities</p><p>· Experience with TRUST & ESTATES </p><p>· Prepare, edit, and format documents such as letters, memos, forms, etc.</p><p>· Prepare, edit, and format legal documents</p><p>· Proofread documents to ensure quality and accuracy</p><p>· Generate Table of Contents, Table of Authorities, and other components of litigation</p><p>papers</p><p>· Run blacklines</p><p>· Prepare New Case Memos and Engagement Letters</p><p>· Manage and enter attorney time into the Firm’s billing system</p><p>· Prepare and submit attorney expense reports to the Accounting Department</p><p>· Maintain, file, and organize client files in the Firm’s Document Management System</p><p>· Format and edit PowerPoint presentations</p><p>· Perform other administrative duties, such as arranging meetings and conference rooms,</p><p>making reservations and travel arrangements, ordering meals, making copies, etc.</p>
<p><strong>About the Firm</strong></p><p>Our client is a reputable law firm recognized for its excellence in corporate and financial legal services. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and professional work environment with a strong commitment to client service and internal growth.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly organized and proactive <strong>Legal Secretary</strong> with <strong>3–5 years of experience</strong> supporting attorneys in a <strong>corporate or finance legal department</strong>. The ideal candidate will be skilled in managing a high-volume workload, handling confidential materials, and providing exceptional administrative and legal support. Legal Secretary will support 1 Partner and 2 Associates. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Reason for opening: </strong>Replacing another Legal Secretary </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide direct support to attorneys in the Corporate and Finance departments.</li><li>Prepare, proofread, and revise legal documents including agreements, correspondence, and memos.</li><li>Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.</li><li>Handle client communications and maintain client files in accordance with firm policies.</li><li>File documents with various courts and government agencies as needed.</li><li>Assist with billing, time entry, and expense reporting.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of all firm and client information.</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p>
<p>A full-service law firm of approximately 80 lawyers in Lower Manhattan is seeking to add a legal secretary to their team. The Legal Secretary will provide administrative and project support to the legal staff to which the Legal Secretary is assigned. </p><p><br></p><p>Job Duties and Responsibilities</p><p>· Prepare, edit, and format documents such as letters, memos, forms, etc.</p><p>· Prepare, edit, and format legal documents</p><p>· Proofread documents to ensure quality and accuracy</p><p>· Generate Table of Contents, Table of Authorities, and other components of litigation</p><p>papers</p><p>· Run blacklines</p><p>· Prepare New Case Memos and Engagement Letters</p><p>· Manage and enter attorney time into the Firm’s billing system</p><p>· Prepare and submit attorney expense reports to the Accounting Department</p><p>· Maintain, file, and organize client files in the Firm’s Document Management System</p><p>· Format and edit PowerPoint presentations</p><p>· Perform other administrative duties, such as arranging meetings and conference rooms,</p><p>making reservations and travel arrangements, ordering meals, making copies, etc.</p><p><br></p>
