Description
Our client, a top New York City law firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant. This position is fully on site in Midtown Manhattan.
Who You Are
- A legal support professional with at least 3 years of experience
- Exceptionally detail-oriented, with a knack for juggling multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines
- Tech-savvy and confident using advanced tools in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and document management systems
- A proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and communicates with professionalism at all levels
- Comfortable supporting senior-level attorneys and adapting to evolving workflows and technologies
What You’ll Do
- Prepare, revise, and format a variety of legal documents, presentations, and spreadsheets with precision and adherence to firm standards
- Provide comprehensive administrative support including scheduling, travel coordination, expense reporting, and calendar management
- Troubleshoot formatting issues, assist with document conversions, and ensure all work is polished and error-free
- Manage attorney time entry, billing support, and client file organization—both digital and physical
- Coordinate meetings, depositions, and other legal proceedings, ensuring all logistics are handled smoothly
- Step in to support other attorneys or teams as needed, maintaining a flexible and solutions-oriented mindset
What Success Looks Like
- You consistently deliver high-quality, accurate work that reflects the firm’s standards and enhances attorney productivity
- You anticipate needs, solve problems independently, and keep operations running smoothly behind the scenes
- You maintain a calm, professional demeanor—even under pressure—and are known for your reliability and discretion
- You embrace new tools and training opportunities, staying current with legal tech and best practices
- You’re a trusted go-to for your team, always ready to lend a hand or share your expertise
Salary Range: $85,000 – 95,000 annually, based on experience
Location: New York, NY – Fully on site
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
