Legal Administrative Assistant (National Law Firm)

Position: Legal Administrative Assistant (National Law Firm) Location: Garden City, Long Island Comp Package: Base to $75K, Paid Overtime, Bonus; Full Benefits; 401K, etc. Responsibilities for Legal Administrative Assistant: Provide gatekeeping, administrative and document support to attorneys Assist attorneys with overseeing and facilitating the day-to-day activities Type and edit legal documents, proofread for content and typographical errors Handle administrative duties such as travel arrangements, calendaring deadlines, deposition coordination, meeting coordination, client service, expense reports and time entry Answer attorneys private telephone line, take messages or providing information as appropriate Open and close files as necessary, promptly handling the filing of legal or other administrative materials Assist with additional ad hoc projects as needed Qualifications for Legal Administrative Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree preferred 3 years of legal secretary/paralegal experience in a law firm Ability to prioritize and coordinate work, maintain confidentiality, and think critically and analytically under pressure Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) Ability to work productively and cooperatively with all levels of staff