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Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) Floater

considine searchNew York, NY

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Occupations

Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsParalegals and Legal AssistantsLegal Support Workers, All Other

Industries

Offices of LawyersAll Other Legal ServicesLegal Counsel and Prosecution

$63,400.00-$79,300.00

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About the role

New York, NYSummary A well-regarded national law firm seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) Floater to serve as an essential member of law firm operations. The LAA Floater will provide a broad range of legal administrative support to attorneys as well as overflow and back-up administrative support for other legal staff, including peers, as needed across various specialized industry and/or practice areas. The LAA works collaboratively with legal and business services professionals within the firm and interacts with outside stakeholders with a professional and positive demeanor to provide world-class service to internal and external clients. This hybrid role requires in-office presence in the New York office at least three days a week with a fourth onsite day every other week. Onsite expectations are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and one Friday every other week. This is a Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET shift with the opportunity for night and weekend overtime.
Responsibilities:
  • Maintain organized paper and electronic files; design and implement organizational systems where appropriate
  • Coordinate and modify complex travel arrangements, including international travel, as directed
  • Prepare expense reports
  • Photocopy and scan materials as needed
  • Prepare all materials related to the firm's billing process in an efficient, timely mannerMaintain calendars, schedule meetings, book conference rooms, and make reservations as needed
  • Handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls in a professional manner and communicate messages accurately and in a timely mannerMaintain contact management system and manage contact communication processes as needed
  • Complete daily diaries for timekeepers accurately and on time
  • Type, prepare, revise, and process legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, presentations, and occasional court documents using standard Microsoft Office products
  • Proofread work products to ensure they are complete and accurate
  • Become familiar and stay up to date with firm policies, legal procedures, matters, and clients relevant to assigned practice area(s)
  • Operate with discretion, professionalism, and courtesy at all times, particularly with sensitive or confidential information
  • Participate in firm-provided training programs and apply learned skills to work products
  • Maintain a neat, clean work area
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Two years of experience in an administrative support capacity in a legal or professional services environment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver work in an efficient and timely fashion
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointFamiliarity with formatting legal pleadings, drafting simple correspondence, and prior experience proofreading correspondence, memoranda, and pleadings is a plus
  • Experience with intellectual property and/or litigation is preferred but not required
  • Excellent written and oral communication skillsStrong attention to detail and outstanding organizational skillsStrong client service orientation
  • Demonstrated ability to listen to others, follow instructions, and accept feedback
  • Ability to work effectively with others
  • Ability to work independently with a strong sense of accountability
  • Flexibility to work outside standard business hours as needed
  • Ability to commute to and from the firm office location on a regular basis
  • Ability to lift and transport up to 10 lbs
Salary: $63,400.00-$79,300.00, plus overtime and bonus Date Active: 10/7/2026 Exempt/Not Exempt: Non-Exempt

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Salary

$63,400.00-$79,300.00

Experience level

Mid

Location

New York, NY

Occupation

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Industry

Offices of Lawyers

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