Executive Legal Assistant

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $95,000 – $120,000 per year (DOE)

Key Perks: Comprehensive Benefits

A top-tier national law firm is seeking a LPA /Legal Executive Assistant to support their corporate team in its Manhattan office.

• Proactive Workflow Management:
  Actively anticipate team requirements and preemptively resolve operational bottlenecks to maintain a high-functioning work environment.
• Specialized Practice Support:
  Execute complex administrative functions requiring deep knowledge of specific practice area procedures and legal terminology with minimal oversight.
• Court Filings & Documentation:
  Oversee the preparation and formal submission of legal documents in both State and Federal courts, ensuring strict adherence to e-filing protocols.
• Document Production:
  Draft sophisticated legal correspondence and compile comprehensive binders and materials for trials, depositions, or closings.
• Executive Administration:
  Manage critical logistics including calendar coordination, complex travel arrangements, expense reporting, and the systematic opening/closing of files.
• Financial & Billing Oversight:
  Manage the end-to-end billing lifecycle; this includes precise time entry, auditing pre-bills for accuracy, and resolving discrepancies in coordination with the Billing Department.
• Project Liaison:
  Serve as a primary point of contact between internal departments and external vendors to ensure all project phases are completed on schedule.
• Collaborative Support:
  Contribute to the broader administrative legal team by providing overflow assistance and support during high-volume periods.