Legal Administrator

Legal Administrative Assistant

Location: On-site – Midtown Manhattan

Employment Type: Contract

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 35 hours per week

Pay Rate: $30 per hour

Industry: Legal Services

Client: A Leading National Law Firm

Our client, a prestigious law firm with offices across the country, is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to support a group of 7–10 attorneys, primarily partners, in a fast-paced and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support:

• Provide comprehensive administrative assistance to attorneys
• Manage calendars, contacts, and meeting schedules
• Coordinate room reservations for individual and group meetings
• Greet clients and arrange meetings, including catering and AV setup
• Track monthly expenses, prepare reports, and manage corporate card accounts
• Make domestic and international travel arrangements
• Respond promptly to email requests and other communications

Document Management:

• Proofread legal documents upon attorney request
• Perform photocopying, scanning, faxing, binding, and filing
• Create tables of contents (TOCs) and tables of authorities (TOAs)
• Draft legal correspondence and prepare electronic filings
• Create and maintain client files and binders
• Prepare new client/matter forms and engagement letters

Attorney Support:

• Track attorney bar admissions, court registrations, and CLE requirements
• Conduct minor non-billable research (e.g., court filings, case law, patents)
• Enter attorney hours into time management systems
• Manage contract attorney time entries as needed
• Review and edit monthly prebills; draft cover letters
• Handle occasional personal tasks for a partner

Team Collaboration:

• Provide backup support to other administrative staff and office personnel
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
  

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• Associate’s degree preferred
• 3–5 years of general office experience required; prior law firm experience strongly preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• General knowledge of office equipment and tools
• Strong Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and document management systems
• Ability to build rapport with attorneys and professional staff
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a team-oriented environment

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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