Plona Partners ยท 2 days ago
Legal Secretary, AmLaw100
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $105K/yr
2+ years expPlona Partners is a top-ranked law firm globally, and they are seeking a Legal Assistant to support their attorneys. The role involves preparing legal documents, managing attorney calendars, and assisting with client billings and travel arrangements.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Prepare and revise, format, and finalize a wide variety of legal documents
Assist attorneys with new client applications, conflict checks, and audit letters
Accurately enter attorney time into the timekeeping system to meet weekly deadlines
Work closely with Accounting Department staff to prepare client billings and receivables
Proficiency with making and managing travel arrangements with the assistance of travel agency to ensure all aspects of travel are completed accurately and communicated effectively (i.e., air, hotel, car, train, meeting rooms, travel memberships accounts, and the like)
Assist Shareholders in preparing for all internal/external meetings
Establish and maintain paper and electronic client and administrative files per current Firm policies
Prepare and submit expense reports
Manage attorney calendars and schedule client meetings
Qualification
Required
Prepare and revise, format, and finalize a wide variety of legal documents
Assist attorneys with new client applications, conflict checks, and audit letters
Accurately enter attorney time into the timekeeping system to meet weekly deadlines
Work closely with Accounting Department staff to prepare client billings and receivables
Proficiency with making and managing travel arrangements with the assistance of travel agency to ensure all aspects of travel are completed accurately and communicated effectively (i.e., air, hotel, car, train, meeting rooms, travel memberships accounts, and the like)
Assist Shareholders in preparing for all internal/external meetings
Establish and maintain paper and electronic client and administrative files per current Firm policies
Prepare and submit expense reports
Manage attorney calendars and schedule client meetings
Knowledge of e-filings and Federal Court procedures
Preferred
Associate's degree preferred
Minimum of two (2) years of legal secretarial experience in a law firm environment working with multiple attorneys preferred
Experience with managing monthly client billings preferred
Company
Plona Partners
Plona Partners is a boutique legal recruiting firm privileged to be positioned with one of the most high-quality, diverse, and specialized talent networks in the world of law.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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