Legal Secretary in New York, New York

Description

Robert Half is seeking a contract to hire Legal Secretary in our New York office. In this role, you will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities that involve supporting our legal team, from processing legal documents to managing client communications and software updates.

Start Date: March 2025

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Hours: Standard Business Hours

Pay: $30+/hour

Responsibilities: • Accurately transcribe, format, and edit legal documents • Manage and update the iManage software system • Oversee scheduling and calendar management tasks • Facilitate communication with clients via email • Assist with inputting attorney time and managing expense reports • Provide coverage to attorneys in other departments as required • Utilize LexisNexis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suites, and Microsoft Outlook for various tasks • Handle billing functions and briefing duties • Dictate and document important information • Perform other duties as a Legal Assistant as needed

Requirements • Proficiency in the use of LexisNexis for legal research

• Experience with a management system, demonstrating organizational skills

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and visualization

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites for various administrative tasks

• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook for email and calendar management

• Experience with billing functions, demonstrating financial acumen

• Ability to prepare briefing materials for lawyers

• Proficiency in calendar management, ensuring the smooth scheduling of appointments

• Dictation skills, allowing for the accurate recording of legal proceedings

• Excellent documentation skills, ensuring clear and concise record-keeping

• Experience as a Legal Assistant, demonstrating a foundational understanding of legal procedures.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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