Legal Administrative Assistant

Title: Legal Administrative Assistant

Location: New York, 10016, United States

Department: LAA/Specialist

Job Description:

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be, is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day.

We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment, and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Polsinelli, PC has a position available for an experienced full-time Legal Administrative Assistant (Legal Secretary) in their New York Office, supporting attorneys in the Real Estate Financial Services practice group. This is a hybrid role with 4 days in the office and one day working from home. Qualified candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Candidate must possess 5+ years of real estate law experience.
• Experience in tax law and real estate finance would be beneficial
• Must have excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite, including the expertise of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be able to work independently, as well as in a team setting.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage files, open new matters as requested by attorneys, and maintain all relevant
• document inclusions for the files.
• Responsible for a broad variety of administrative tasks including strong organizational
• skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with
• meticulous attention to detail.
• Responsible for preparation of real estate documents, closing binders, and assisting with
• recording numerous real estate documents with various states.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinating and tracking continuing legal education requirements for attorneys.
• Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Experience with Chrome River, InTapp and iManage applications would be beneficial.

Qualified candidates must possess strong initiative, demonstrate an ability to anticipate needs, resolve issues/problems independently, have strong organizational skills, be able to work independently as well as in a team setting and manage multiple projects/tasks at a time. Other essential requirements for this position include the ability to communicate effectively and professionally to develop rapport with co-workers as well as clients; maintain strong working relationships; exhibit meticulous attention to detail; handle confidential and sensitive information; and possess strong proofreading and typing skills.

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The budgeted salary range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000.

As part of full-time employment associated with this position, Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits: Paid time off, sick time off, a referral program, medical insurance and benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, ID Theft insurance, long-term disability benefits, short-term disability benefits, Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location), 401(k) benefits, and employee assistance benefits.

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

Behaviours

Preferred

Team player : Works well as a member of a group

Loyal : Shows firm and constant support for a cause

Detail-oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all the details needed to get the task done well

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivation

Preferred

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to make an impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organisation

Education

Preferred

Bachelor's or better.

Experience

Required

5 years: Real estate law experience.