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Legal Administrative Assistant

Foley Hoag LLP
Location
New York Office
Posted
24 days ago
Department
LAA & Document Production
Salary
$63,400 to $79,300
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Technological savvy
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Superb organizational skills
  • Ability to adjust priorities and problem solve in a fast-paced environment
  • Two years of experience in an administrative support capacity in legal or professional services environment
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with formatting legal pleadings and drafting simple correspondence
  • Prior experience proofreading correspondence, memoranda, and pleadings
  • Experience with intellectual property and/or litigation
What the job really is

The Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) Floater will provide a variety of legal administrative support to attorneys and other legal staff within a law firm. Responsibilities include maintaining organized files, coordinating travel arrangements, preparing expense reports, managing calendars, and handling communication. This role requires in-office presence at least three days a week and involves a Monday through Friday schedule with potential for overtime.

Things to weigh
  • Hybrid role with required in-office presence
  • No specific benefits or perks listed in the posting
  • Compensation range provided, but specifics depend on various factors
  • Opportunity for night and weekend overtime may indicate a demanding schedule
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