Senior Legal Secretary

Strategic Employment

Senior Legal Secretary

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    A prominent national law firm, recognized for its exceptional service across major U.S. markets, seeks an experienced Senior Legal Secretary to play an important role in collaboratively supporting a team of successful attorney's.

    This individual will deliver assistance to attorneys while working in collaboration with a team of legal secretary's tackling a variety of legal projects.  Strong understanding of legal office operations, a keen eye for detail, and the capacity to manage projects and tasks to completion. 

    Responsibilities:

    • Draft and prepare legal correspondence and documents, with a primary focus on court forms and pleadings directly related to Corporate Law- Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Private Equity.
    • Actively support legal caseloads, ensuring deadlines are met and documents are organized for efficient case progression.
    • Prepare and organize intricate legal documents related to corporate transactions and litigation, utilizing iManage, Worldox, NetDocuments, or similar DMS (document management system).
    • Manage billing pre-bills and timekeeping, ensuring accuracy and adherence to firm standards within corporate law matters.
    • Coordinate travel arrangements and manage expense reports, as needed.
    • Assist in the generation of client conflict checks and the opening of new matters, with a focus on potential conflicts within corporate transactions.

    Requirements:

    • 3+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary, specifically within a large law firm, with demonstrable experience in Corporate Law- including Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Private Equity.
    • Proven expertise in drafting and managing complex legal documents within the corporate law sphere.
    • Experience with iManage, Worldox, NetDocuments, or similar DMS (document management system).
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and e-signature software, such as DocuSign, Adobe Sign, or SignNow.
    • In-depth understanding of corporate legal terminology, procedures, and regulations.
    • Bachelor’s degree required.

    $90,000 - $100,000 base salary. Hybrid role - 3 days onsite in Manhattan. Full suite of a fiscally competitive medical, dental, vision plan. 

    Serious applicants only. 

  • Compensation
    $90,000-$100,000 per year