Alston & Bird
The New York office of Alston & Bird is accepting applications for the position of Legal Support Assistant.
Please note that this position is intended for individuals interested in pursuing a career within the administrative team of a law firm.
Candidates that are considering attending law school in the future should apply for a paralegal and/or case assistant role.
As a Legal Support Assistant, you will be a critical part of Alston & Bird’s world class professional service staff. You will be part of a team that delivers a high level of customer service, known as Alston & Bird's TOP ECHELON service, supporting our internal and external clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Work alongside Legal Administrative Assistants to support with various administrative duties and projects for attorneys.
Using Chrome River, process expense reports in a timely manner for reimbursement.
Assist with entering in attorney time records into the time entry application prior to deadlines.
Coordinate travel and create detailed itineraries.
Reserve conference rooms and coordinate meeting details, such as technology, food and beverage requirements.
Assist with drafting and formatting correspondence.
Process UPS shipping labels.
Create and quality control mailing projects, labels, nametags.
Answer incoming calls for lawyers and redirect as needed.
Handle incoming mail with confidentiality.
Serve as back‑up to Guest Services Specialist.
SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Knowledge of and experience with general office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.
A working knowledge of general office procedures and filing techniques, along with the capability to concentrate on details and prioritize work is essential.
Ideal candidates should have the ability to work independently, communicate effectively, efficiently handle a shifting workload, and analyze complex situations.
Strong candidates will offer flexibility to extend their working hours occasionally when required by business need. This includes performing a variety of administrative duties including: project work; database entry; file maintenance; file organization; file indexing; file closing; preparation of file labels and folders; document production; binder organization; and assisting with copying.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Previous experience in a professional work environment.
A four‑year college degree is preferred.
General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is highly desirable.
The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 and represents the Firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at this time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and locations. This range is specific to our New York City office and may not be applicable to other locations.
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Please note that this position is intended for individuals interested in pursuing a career within the administrative team of a law firm.
Candidates that are considering attending law school in the future should apply for a paralegal and/or case assistant role.
As a Legal Support Assistant, you will be a critical part of Alston & Bird’s world class professional service staff. You will be part of a team that delivers a high level of customer service, known as Alston & Bird's TOP ECHELON service, supporting our internal and external clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Work alongside Legal Administrative Assistants to support with various administrative duties and projects for attorneys.
Using Chrome River, process expense reports in a timely manner for reimbursement.
Assist with entering in attorney time records into the time entry application prior to deadlines.
Coordinate travel and create detailed itineraries.
Reserve conference rooms and coordinate meeting details, such as technology, food and beverage requirements.
Assist with drafting and formatting correspondence.
Process UPS shipping labels.
Create and quality control mailing projects, labels, nametags.
Answer incoming calls for lawyers and redirect as needed.
Handle incoming mail with confidentiality.
Serve as back‑up to Guest Services Specialist.
SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Knowledge of and experience with general office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.
A working knowledge of general office procedures and filing techniques, along with the capability to concentrate on details and prioritize work is essential.
Ideal candidates should have the ability to work independently, communicate effectively, efficiently handle a shifting workload, and analyze complex situations.
Strong candidates will offer flexibility to extend their working hours occasionally when required by business need. This includes performing a variety of administrative duties including: project work; database entry; file maintenance; file organization; file indexing; file closing; preparation of file labels and folders; document production; binder organization; and assisting with copying.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Previous experience in a professional work environment.
A four‑year college degree is preferred.
General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is highly desirable.
The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 and represents the Firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at this time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and locations. This range is specific to our New York City office and may not be applicable to other locations.
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