LEGAL ASSISTANT

Job Description

Legal Assistant | Advatix LATAM

The Tone:
This is a hybrid role at Taft Law, located in Manhattan, New York. Taft Law is a legal firm seeking to enhance its administrative capabilities to support its attorneys and legal teams. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient operation of legal processes, document management, and client coordination within the firm’s Manhattan office.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Hybrid, Manhattan, NY
• Pay: $70000–$85000 yearly
• Mission: This role supports attorneys and legal teams by providing high-level administrative assistance.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS+, iManage

What You’ll Actually Do
• Administrative Support: Provide proactive, high-level administrative support to attorneys and legal teams.
• Document Management: Edit and proofread legal and administrative documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Case & Calendar Management: Manage CLE credit tracking, calendaring, and monitor deadlines for timely follow-up on pending matters.
• Client & Meeting Coordination: Greet clients, coordinate meetings, and handle professional correspondence.
• Financial & Electronic Filing: Support billing processes by entering attorney time and preparing reports, and file documents electronically with courts.

The Must-Haves
• Background: At least 3 years of legal assistant or legal administrative experience within a law firm environment.
• Experience: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a professional demeanor, and a commitment to outstanding client service.
• Bonus: Familiarity with legal software such as Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS+, or iManage.