Legal Secretary - New York, United States - Dentons

Dentons New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Dentons US LLP has an opening for a highly motivated and organized Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support to a team of attorneys in our Litigation and Corporate practices in our New York office. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to work on various legal matters and contribute directly to the success of our firm. This is a hybrid role, 3 days in office and 2 days remote.

Responsibilities:

Act as a key point of contact, reviewing requests, clarifying needs with thoughtful questions, and proactively seeking solutions.
Leverage strong research skills and firm resources to provide accurate and complete information, consistently exceeding attorney expectations.
Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure all requests are completed successfully and meet the needs of both attorneys and the firm.
Manage core legal secretarial tasks, including conflict checks, client matter opening, electronic approvals, and administrative duties like travel arrangements, calendaring, deposition coordination, and conference room reservations.
Type and make revisions to legal documents such as pleadings, agreements, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy in content and formatting.
Manage and secure attorney files, both physical and electronic, ensuring proper document flow and client confidentiality.

Experience & Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree preferred.
A minimum of 2+ years of legal secretarial and/or executive administrative support experience within a large organization, law firm, or professional services environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and a solid ability to learn and adapt to new software programs are essential.
Possess exceptional organizational skills, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Discretion and a commitment to confidentiality are paramount.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills allow you to build strong relationships with attorneys, clients, and colleagues.
The candidate must work independently with some supervision and occasional overtime.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Salary Range

New York Only: $80,000 - $100,000 DOE

Dentons offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. We are an Affirmative Action Employer. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

About Dentons

Across over 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organization by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you.

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