Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Practice Support Intern (Year-round) - New York 

Summary

The New York office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is looking for a Practice Support Intern to support the Administrative Services Department. Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,200 lawyers located in 14 offices in six countries. 

The Practice Support Intern will gain valuable hands-on experience in a law firm environment. We will work around school schedules for interns to be able to work on a part-time, year-round basis. The ideal candidate should have strong computer skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be willing to commit two to three days in office for a yearlong internship and can start in June 2024. 

At Willkie, we believe great people are the key to our success. If you are looking to work in a friendly, collaborative environment that affords unique opportunities to expand your professional development, this role is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Support with several routine administrative tasks such as:
• Type and assemble correspondences and other formal documents
• Receive, screen, and route inbound telephone calls, place conference calls and schedule appointments
• Develop and maintain organized filings systems
• Provide exceptional administrative support to attorneys and staff while maintaining communication with attorneys and staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be in the process of completing an associates, undergraduate or similar degree
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to have strong organizational and time management while maintaining a strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to build interpersonal relationships
• Previous office experience a plus
• Ability to commit two to three days in office, for a yearlong internship.

 ADA Requirements:

• Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances
• Needs manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipment
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
• Ability to work in close proximity to other individuals
• Ability to carry light objects, e.g., files, small objects and supplies a short distance
• Must be able to lift, carry and move objects up to 15lbs

Employment Status:

• Non-Exempt (Hourly)
• In-office

The pay range for this role is $18-$21 per hour and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications and location.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived: race, color, age, religious creed, citizenship, citizenship status and alienage, nationality, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity or creed, disability, genetic information or medical condition, pregnancy or maternity, paternity, marital or civil partnership status, caregiver status, gender (including gender identity, expression, nonconformity, gender reassignment or status as a transgender individual), sex, sexual orientation or preference, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let the hiring manager know.