Legal Administrative Assistant

Job overview

The Legal Administrative Assistant role is onsite in New York, NY. Compensation is not specified. The position provides administrative and organizational support to attorneys and legal staff at a law firm. The assistant helps legal teams manage schedules, documents, files, communications, travel, and deadlines. The role supports efficient legal operations while handling confidential client and firm information with discretion.

What you'll do

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal teams
• manage calendars and appointments
• prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence
• coordinate travel and expense reports
• maintain electronic and physical files
• assist with court filings and deadline tracking
• manage calls, emails, and correspondence
• coordinate meetings and client visits
• handle confidential information
• assist with office administration and special projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal administrative assistant

new york ny

northbound search

law firm

attorney support

calendar management

legal documents

court filings

confidentiality

microsoft office

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting seeks at least three years of administrative experience in a law firm or legal environment; experience supporting multiple attorneys is a plus.

About the employer

Northbound Search is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.