Dorsey & Whitney LLP · 1 week ago
Executive Assistant (U.S. - China Practice Group) (Temporary) (New York, NY) (#4035)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$41.57/hr - $65.27/hr
2+ years expDorsey & Whitney LLP is a global law firm seeking a temporary Executive Assistant to support their U.S. – China Practice Group and Corporate Department in New York. The role involves providing legal administrative support in a fast-paced environment, requiring excellent communication skills in both Mandarin Chinese and English.
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Responsibilities
Provide executive assistant support to US-China practice group and practice group leader
Provide legal administrative support to practice group and practice group leader
Communicate and interface with clients, service providers, and employees within the Firm
Draft letters, memos, process documents and expense reports and e-mail correspondence
Perform extensive work with file openings, bills and collections
Maintain attorney calendar, event registration, time entries and CLE records
Provide informal translation services
Answer telephones and proactively follow up when necessary
Manage travel arrangements and accommodations
Assist with drafting and revising PowerPoint presentations and marketing materials
File paper and electronic documents and information promptly and accurately
Coordinate on behalf of assigned attorneys with other departments and offices to execute different assignments and projects
Perform various legal assistant duties and/or provide back up support to the legal assistant team
Assist with special projects and events
May be requested to perform other duties as requested
Qualification
Required
At least 2-3 years of executive assistant or related experience supporting senior partners and/or key executives as a large national or global law firm or large national or global professional services firm
Excellent oral and written communication skills in Mandarin Chinese and English
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
Proficient with Adobe Professional
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong proofreading and organizational skills
Excellent customer/client service focus and skills
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and perform well under pressure to ensure deadlines are met
Ability to use good judgment in resolving conflict and working in challenging situations
Ability to maintain client and firm confidentiality
Positive attitude and ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to use independent judgment
Thorough understanding of legal terminology and procedures pertinent to the practice area
Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime as needed
Preferred
Legal Assistant experience preferred
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution
Basic and optional life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Paid time off
Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth
Paid holidays
Paid volunteer day
Discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible)
Adoption assistance
Healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts
Back-up child and elder care program
Education and college advising program
Virtual tutoring
Wellbeing programs and activities
Mass transit program (certain offices)
Travel assistance program
24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
Company
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Martha Coultrap
Retired Partner
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