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Milbank LLP · 1 day ago

Entry-Level Legal Assistant - NY 2026

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$58K/yr - $61K/yr

Milbank LLP is a prestigious law firm seeking an Entry-Level Legal Assistant to provide support to attorneys in a specific practice area. The role involves managing case files, conducting research, preparing legal documents, and assisting with trial preparations.

Law Practice

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage and organize case files and document productions (includes document coding in databases)

Conduct and compile research, maintain/update working group lists and organize due diligence documents

Deposition and trial preparation

Draft letters to clients and other counsel

Prepare Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings, order Lien searches and stay abreast of regulations relating to Article 9 of the UCC

Assist with the creation of corporations and limited liability companies, including preparation of formation documents, ordering searches and overseeing all filing requirements and maintenance obligations

Validate and process vendor invoices in a timely manner

Prepare responses to auditor requests

Coordinate filing and service of motions

Obtain pleadings from court dockets and monitor dockets

Assemble and distribute documents for hearings and client meetings

Maintain and update case contact information

File court documents electronically

Cite-check and bluebook briefs

Notarize documents, assist with notary authentication and apostilling/consularization of documents

Review and proofread legal documents (grammar/punctuation, definition/cross reference checks and book reads)

Assist with closings, draft and review closing checklists and prepare closing binders in electronic and paper format for distribution

Load and organize closing sets and deal documents in relevant databases

Draft form documents/correspondence for deal participants

Other responsibilities as they may be assigned from time-to-time

Qualification

Legal document preparationMicrosoft Office proficiencyNotary public certificationOrganizational skillsClient serviceWritten communicationOral communicationAttention to detailTeam playerCritical thinking

Required

A 4-year college degree required by the time employment commences

Strong client service and demonstrated written and oral communication skills

Ability to handle and complete multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision

Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize

Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure

Strong attention-to-detail, spelling and grammar skills

Ability to think critically, analytically and exhibit sound judgment

Effective and proactive team player

Flexible and available to work overtime as needed (includes evening and weekend)

Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat

Become a notary public within the first 6 months of employment

Available to report to work on regularly scheduled days and at the scheduled hour

Company

Milbank LLP

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Milbank is a premier international law firm handling high-profile, complex cases and business transactions through 11 offices worldwide.

Founded in 1866

New York, NY, US

501-1000 employees

http://www.milbank.com

H1B Sponsorship

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