Legal Executive Assistant/Secretary (National Law Firm)

Job Description

Position: Legal Executive Assistant/Secretary (National Law Firm)

Location: Stamford, CT

Comp Package: Base to $70K, Paid Overtime, Bonus; Full Benefits; 401K, etc.

Responsibilities for Legal Executive Assistant/Secretary:

Provide gatekeeping, administrative and document support to attorneys

Assist attorneys with overseeing and facilitating the day-to-day activities

Type and edit legal documents, proofread for content and typographical errors

Handle administrative duties such as travel arrangements, calendaring deadlines, deposition coordination, meeting coordination, client service, expense reports and time entry

Answer attorneys private telephone line, take messages or providing information as appropriate

Open and close files as necessary, promptly handling the filing of legal or other administrative materials

Assist with additional ad hoc projects as needed

Qualifications for Legal Executive Assistant/Secretary:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

3+ years of legal secretary/paralegal experience in a law firm

Ability to prioritize and coordinate work, maintain confidentiality, and think critically and analytically under pressure

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Ability to work productively and cooperatively with all levels of staff