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Dentons Canada

Legal Administrative Assistant

Dentons Canada, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Legal Administrative Assistant for our New York Office. This position will provide administrative support to our Capital Markets lawyers in a highly collaborative working environment. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

Manage legal administrative tasks, including conflicts checks, client-matter openings, reconciling expenses, billing, electronic approvals, calendaring, conference room reservations, travel arrangements

Coordinate and track high-priority action items and follow-ups to ensure attorneys meet deadlines

Handle confidential communication, including managing and screening emails, calls and correspondence.

Utilize the Document Management System (iManage) for secure and timely filing and retrieval of electronic records/documentation

Provide administrative and organizational support, including planning of internal and external conferences and meetings, and organizing catering

Proven ability to manage a heavy workload, prioritize competing deadlines and work overtime as needed

Duties may be ongoing or ad-hoc in nature

Other duties may be assigned to fully meet the requirements for this position

Experience & Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a mid- to large-size law firm with prior legal administrative experience in Capital Markets, Corporate, Finance or Litigation practice preferred

Technical proficiency in MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Proficient in iManage. Intapp, Emburse, Chrome River, Kiteworks and Litera

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact confidently and discreetly with clients and high-level partners and executives with exceptional focus

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 dentonsusstaffrecruitment@dentons.com.

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Nearest Major Market:

Manhattan Nearest Secondary Market:

New York City

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