Legal Administrative Assistant

Under the supervision of the Administrative Team Manager, this position has primary responsibility for the performance of clerical/administrative activities and coordination of activities and events as necessary. This position will perform a variety of administrative and staff support duties for the assigned area or pool, with limited supervision. Responsibilities and Duties General administrative support services Maintain calendar and contacts Room scheduling/reservations (individual and group meetings) Meet/greet clients; arrange meetings (including any beverage/food and AV requirements) Track monthly expenses, prepare expense reports and manage corporate card accounts Make travel arrangements Respond timely to emails requesting other assistance Documentation Proofread documents upon attorney request Perform photocopying, scanning, faxing, binding, filing, etc. Create TOCs and TOAs Prepare legal correspondence, documents, electronic filings, etc. Create and maintain files Prepare new client/matter forms; engagement letters, etc. Create binders Track attorney bar/court admissions/CLE information Conduct minor non-billable research for assigned attorneys (i.e., filings, court cases, patents, etc.) Enter attorney hours into time management system and manage contract attorney time as applicable Review and edit monthly prebills; draft cover letters for same Minor personal work for a Partner Provide back-up services for other admins or office personnel Other duties and special projects as assigned Education, Experience, and Skills Required Associate’s degree preferred 2+ years general office experience required, prior law firm experience is preferred. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. General knowledge of office equipment and tools. Strong Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and various document management tools. Ability to build rapport with attorneys and professional staff. Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail. Ability to work independently but within a team environment. Benefits Competitive starting pay and annual discretionary bonus and raise eligibility Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave) Firm paid short and long-term disability, plus life and accident insurance 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Cash Balance Retirement Plan with generous employer contributions (please ask for further details re: eligibility requirements) Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options Flexible spending and health savings accounts (medical plan dependent) Firm paid comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Student loan refinancing discounts Lifestyle reimbursement program Hybrid remote work schedules are available for most employees (per current policy, in-office presence is required at least 3-days per week and fully remote roles are not available) Position Details This is a full-time, benefits eligible, non-exempt level position. Final rate of pay will be commensurate with the incumbent’s experience, with a targeted hiring range of $39.00 – $46.00 hourly. This position is currently available in our NY office location only. Axinn is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to creating an environment that draws upon the strength of the diversity of its workforce to achieve excellence in the Firm's field and beyond #J-18808-Ljbffr