• Legal Administrative Assistant

    Dentons US LLP (New York, NY)


    Legal Administrative Assistant

     

    New York, NY, US

     

    May 15, 2025

     

    Dentons US LLP seeks a highly motivated and organized Legal Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support to a team of attorneys in our Litigation practice. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to work on various legal matters and contribute directly to the success of our firm. This is a hybrid role, 3 days in office and 2 days remote.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage core legal secretarial and administrative tasks, including conflict checks, client matter opening, electronic approvals, and administrative duties like travel arrangements, calendaring, deposition coordination, and conference room reservations

    + Creating and editing complex documents, spreadsheets and presentations

    + Troubleshoot documents. Answer questions and provide technical help when required

    + Clean-up and format scanned documents. Proofread work for accuracy

    + Responsible for document preparation, editing, file maintenance and monthly client billing/pro fomas

    + File electronic court filings, pleadings and process mail

    + Handles administrative confidential/sensitive firm and/or client information

    + Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure all requests are completed successfully and meet the needs of both attorneys and the firm

    + These duties may be ongoing or ad-hoc in nature

    Experience & Qualifications

    + The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5-10 years of litigation experience in a mid to large sized law firm and be proficient in legal secretarial and administrative tasks

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Intapp, iManage, Chrome River and a solid ability to learn and adapt to new software programs are essential

    + Possess exceptional organizational skills, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment

    + Discretion and a commitment to confidentiality are paramount

    + Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills allow you to build strong relationships with attorneys, clients, and colleagues

    + The candidate must work independently with some supervision and occasional overtime

    + Bachelor's Degree preferred

    + Notary a plus

     

    Salary

     

    New York Only DOE: $90,000 - $110,000

     

    Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

     

    _Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records._

     

    _If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at [email protected]._

     

    About Dentons

     

    Across over 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organization by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to engagement, culture and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Manhattan

    **Nearest Secondary Market:** New York City