Legal Secretary

Job Description

Our client is a law firm. They seek a temp-to-perm Administrative Assistant to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, proofreading, and formatting legal documents such as pleadings, contracts, briefs, correspondence, and court forms
• Preparing tables of authorities and tables of contents for briefs and other legal filings
• Assembling and organizing closing binders, including exhibits, agreements, and final executed documents
• Preparing and managing collections documents, ledgers, and supporting materials
• Answering telephone calls, responding to inquiries, and communicating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Preparing legal documents for electronic filing
• Performing general office tasks, including photocopying, scanning, and mailing
• Assisting with timekeeping and invoice preparation
• Supporting attorneys with trial preparation, including assembling binders and exhibits

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience
• Law industry required
• Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong judgement and ability to anticipate needs & troubleshoot issues
• MS Office experience required

Abacus Group is an award-winning executive search firm specializing in the permanent, temporary, and temp-to-perm placement of Accounting & Finance, Public Accounting, Administrative Support, Compliance, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, and Information Technology professionals across all industries. Our diligent and personal approach has been honored by Clearly Rated’s “Best of Staffing” awards for exceptional service as well as Forbes' "America’s Best Recruiting Firms" awards.

We attribute our repeat recognition as one of Crain’s New York’s “Best Places to Work in New York City” to our familial, supportive, and transparent company culture. Founded in 1997, Abacus Group is headquartered in New York with additional offices in California and Florida.