Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz · 7 hours ago
Administrative Legal Assistant
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is a prestigious law firm seeking an Administrative Legal Assistant to provide essential administrative support to a team of attorneys. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing various tasks such as preparing legal documents and coordinating communications.
AdviceConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Prepare letters, memos, presentations, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Conduct research on legal and financial topics utilizing various media platforms
Maintain the contact database for assigned attorneys, including creating, editing, updating and resolving attorney contacts
Assist with overflow tasks from Administrative Assistants and other departments, including Document Processing, Data Stewards, Paralegals, and Automated Litigation Support
Set up conference calls and coordinate conference room reservations
Redline, revise, proofread and draft legal correspondence, speeches, and articles with precision and attention to detail
Communicate effectively with attorneys to determine their whereabouts
Screen telephone calls and relay accurate messages promptly
Open new matters and prepare conflict of interest memos
Enter attorney time entries daily using 3E Time Capture
Order lunches for attorneys as needed
Reconcile attorneys’ Amex statements and car service bills upon receipt including working with Accounting on client/matter inquiries
Knowledge in using document management systems to create new files and close inactive files
Prepare outgoing mail for timely delivery and read, sort, and prioritize incoming mail
Schedule meetings, manage calendars and arrange travel
Communicate effectively with backup Administrative Assistants and provide support for attorneys, as needed
Maintain positive relationships with clients, attorneys, and staff
Adhere to strict confidentiality policies
Performs various administrative and clerical tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to research legal topics using multiple platforms
High level of professionalism and confidentiality
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Professional
Proficient in using professional technology tools and social media platforms
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism
Ability to foster a positive and collaborative work environment
Ability to proofread typed material for grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors, including understanding of proofreading marks
Must be flexible for multiple assignments and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Flexibility to work overtime, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required
Proactive self-starter who anticipates needs and takes initiative
Adaptable and receptive to cross- and inter-departmental training to support other teams effectively
Ability to apply best practices to enhance organizational collaboration and efficiency
Punctuality is essential
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of three years' experience in a corporate legal environment
Preferred
Knowledge of Bluebooking is a plus
Knowledge of Interaction, 3E Time Capture, iManage, and iManage Records Manager is a plus
Company
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz provides legal consultancy and related services.
501-1000 employees
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