Job Description
We are a seeking a Legal Secretary for a top AmLaw firm in Lower Manhattan to provide administrative and project support to the legal staff to which the Legal Secretary is assigned.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
· Prepare, edit, and format documents such as letters, memos, forms, etc.
· Prepare, edit, and format legal documents
· Proofread documents to ensure quality and accuracy
· Generate Table of Contents, Table of Authorities, and other components of litigation papers
· Run blacklines
· Prepare New Case Memos and Engagement Letters
· Manage and enter attorney time into the Firm's billing system
· Prepare and submit attorney expense reports to the Accounting Department
· Maintain, file, and organize client files in the Firm's Document Management System
· Format and edit PowerPoint presentations
· Perform other administrative duties, such as arranging meetings and conference rooms, making reservations and travel arrangements, ordering meals, making copies, etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Produce quality work quickly and efficiently
· Good knowledge of the English language, grammar and spelling
· Strong attention to detail
· Strong time management skills and ability to multitask
· Ability to work and communicate well with clients, legal staff, and non-legal staff
· Ability to act with discretion, tact, and professionalism in all situations
· Ability to maintain discretion and privacy with confidential matters and documents
· Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
· Ability to work overtime as needed Qualifications
· High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
· Candidate must have 5+ years of law firm experience
· Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe
· Prior experience with NetDocuments, Best Authority, time and billing systems, and Adobe Professional is preferred
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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