Legal Administrative Assistant

NEW YORK, NYPosted 25 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.

• Job overview

  The Legal Administrative Assistant supports a leading NYC-based Vault 100 law firm in its Washington, DC office by managing administrative tasks that facilitate firm-wide initiatives.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves managing correspondence, answering calls, scheduling appointments, preparing documents, processing invoices and expense reports, supporting attorney timekeeping, and assisting with event planning.

• Compensation and benefits

  The compensation ranges from $65,000 to $125,000 with a hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of three days in-office per week.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should have strong administrative, communication, and organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively; experience with billing systems is preferred.

• Work environment and culture

  The position requires a professional demeanor, discretion, adaptability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with hybrid work flexibility.

• Company information

  The job supports a leading NYC-based Vault 100 law firm with multiple offices, including Washington, DC.

• Job location and travel

  The job is located in Washington, DC with a hybrid work model requiring at least three days in-office per week.

• Unique job features

  The role includes supporting firm-wide initiatives and working closely with colleagues across multiple offices.

Company overview

Whitman Transition Advisors Job Community, founded in 2008 and based in New York, NY, is a privately held company specializing in CPA firm mergers and staffing solutions. The company primarily operates in the financial and accounting sectors, offering high-level job placements such as Tax and Audit Directors and Partners, often with lucrative compensation packages. They focus on facilitating career transitions for professionals within CPA firms and related industries, leveraging their expertise to match candidates with suitable roles.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to highlight your strong administrative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience managing correspondence and scheduling, as these are critical for the Legal Administrative Assistant role at Whitman Transition Advisors Job Community.

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• Apply through multiple platforms including the Whitman Transition Advisors corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for this position.

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