Kay Search Group · 20 hours ago
EA / Legal Administrative Assistant (National Law Firm)
Garden City, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expKay Search Group is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented EA / Legal Administrative Assistant to join a collaborative team at a highly respected national law firm. The role involves supporting attorneys and managing daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and comprehensive administrative support.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive gatekeeping, administrative, and document support to attorneys, ensuring efficient daily operations and seamless workflow management across matters and client engagements
Assist attorneys in overseeing and facilitating day-to-day activities by proactively managing schedules, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment
Prepare, type, edit, and proofread a wide range of legal documents, correspondence, and filings, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with firm and court standards
Coordinate complex administrative functions, including travel arrangements, calendaring court deadlines, deposition scheduling, meeting coordination, and ongoing client service support
Manage attorneys’ private telephone lines by screening calls, relaying messages, and providing appropriate information with a high level of professionalism and discretion
Process expense reports, manage time entry, and support attorneys with billing-related administrative tasks
Provide assistance on special projects and additional ad hoc assignments as needed to support the broader legal team
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as a legal secretary, executive assistant, or paralegal within a law firm environment
Proven ability to prioritize competing demands, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment under pressure
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to work productively and collaboratively with attorneys and staff at all levels
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Full Benefits
Bonus
401K
Company
Kay Search Group
We have a passion for helping navigate the daunting, complex, and obscure job search and matchmaking process.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase