Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP · 2 weeks ago
Legal Talent Assistant
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$62K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is a prestigious law firm seeking a Legal Talent Assistant to assist with general legal personnel duties. The role involves handling administrative aspects of lawyer departures, coordinating logistics for transfers, and providing support related to attorney leaves and transitions.
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Responsibilities
Handles administrative aspects of lawyer departure process
Coordinates logistics related to transfers between offices
Provides general administrative support related to attorney leaves and transitions to alternative work arrangements
Drafts and responds to employment verification requests
Answers phones and troubleshoots questions
Assists with heavy volume of Legal Personnel confidential filing
Maintains various tracking charts related to department processes
Reviews and analyzes different sections of the Legal Personnel budget on a monthly basis
Conducts tours for large start date groups in addition to one-off hires and visits from London associates
Coordinates delivery of special items to associates (e.g., new hire gift, flowers)
Supports special projects, as needed; and
Performs other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with high academic standing preferred
At least one year of related administrative work experience preferred
Ability to work and interact with attorneys at all levels and the ability to gain strong knowledge of the Firm, its culture, practices and policies
Ability to deal discreetly with confidential information
Excellent writing and communication skills, in addition to superior judgment
Proficiency in computer applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and other Legal Personnel (including PeopleSoft) and applications built specifically for the Firm
Ability to work well under pressure and coordinate several activities at one time
Capable of solving problems and meeting deadlines
Ability to work overtime, as needed
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision care
401(k)
Substantial health club discounts
Company
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Cravath has been known as one of the premier U.S. law firms for two centuries.
1001-5000 employees
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