Legal Executive Assistant Job at Michael Page in New York

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting senior attorneys or executives in a legal or corporate setting, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Our client is a well-established and highly respected organization based in New York City, known for its commitment to excellence and integrity within the legal industry. The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting senior attorneys or executives in a legal or corporate setting, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Description

• Provide high-level administrative support to senior legal executives or partners
• Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and presentations
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Liaise with internal departments, clients, and external counsel as needed
• Track deadlines, manage follow-ups, and ensure timely completion of tasks
• Assist with expense reports, invoice processing, and document management
• Support ad hoc projects and administrative tasks as needed

Profile

• 3+ years of executive assistant experience, ideally in a legal or corporate environment
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and document formatting
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Job Offer

• This is a fully on-site role based in Manhattan.
• Candidates must be local to NYC and available to start quickly.
• This position has the potential to convert to a permanent role based on performance.
• Benefits offered day one through Aetna.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative
• Administrative and Support Services