Litigation Legal Secretary; Entertainment

Our client, a prestigious law firm in NYC is seeking an Executive Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative/clerical support for an entertainment partner. A minimum of 5 years of legal experience is preferred. Primary duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Coordinate and oversee daily operations and administrative processes
• Project Management and collaboration with Business Development, Recruiting, Marketing, Event Planning, and Administration Departments on various internal and external firm initiatives
• Process expense reports, check requests, time records, and membership renewals
• Review and edit various legal agreements, memorandums, contracts, and general correspondence
• Supervise and maintain working files and client database
• Daily in-person, phone, and email communications with clients

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience as a legal secretary/admin assistant
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with close attention to detail, and exceptional proofreading skills.
• Ability to utilize advanced features of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must exhibit a high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment utilizing excellent judgment, and decision-making skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to research, gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work.
• Ability to use standard office equipment, including personal computer, copier, scanner, facsimile, telephone.