Ropes & Gray LLP
Legal Executive Assistant
Ropes & Gray LLP - New York, New York, us, 10261
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Ropes & Gray LLP About Ropes & Gray
Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm. The firm has been ranked in the top three on About Ropes & Gray
Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm. The firm has been ranked in the top three on
The American Lawyer's
prestigious A-List for eight consecutive years and #1 on
Law.com's
UK A-List twice in the past three years - rankings that honor the "best of the best" law firms.
The firm has approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government in Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C.
The firm has consistently been recognized for its leading practices in many areas, including asset management, private equity, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring.
Ropes & Gray is an equal opportunity employer.
Overview
The Legal Executive Assistant works alongside industry-leading lawyers to serve as an
attorney's right hand and play a vital role managing day-to-day activities, and to join the practice
as an integral member of the group, managing the flow of information as they screen, organize
and prioritize requests from both internal and external clients.
Responsibilities
Supports and demonstrates fluency in the Firm's Trusted Advisor and Proactive Assistance programs. Demonstrates a professional demeanor in appearance and behavior. Maintains strict confidentiality in all interactions. Possesses strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a solid ability to communicate with all levels of the organization. Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills adhering to proper business writing standards. Demonstrates a keen eye for detail in informal and formal communications. Maintains a positive and professional attitude at all times. Works effectively with other departments, seeking solutions to business problems. Demonstrates an intellectual curiosity and continuous drive to improve service. Demonstrates an openness to constructive feedback and a flexibility to adjust behavior or performance as needed. Fosters open and frequent communication with teammates to ensure smooth and expeditious support to assigned lawyers. Cross-trains teammates ensuring same first-class service while away or out of the office. Provides superior client service with internal and external clients displaying a proactive, "can do" attitude when meeting individuals, answering telephone calls, and acting on behalf of the lawyers. Acts as the gatekeeper prioritizing conflicting needs. Handles matters confidentially, expeditiously, proactively and independently and follows through on tasks until successful completion. Suggests new processes/procedures to expedite projects and dayto- day workflow. Demonstrates intimate knowledge of assignments work habits and preferences. Anticipates needs and shepherds work forward with limited direction. Develops strong understanding of (assigned lawyer's) practice and clients. Maintains a professional relationship with other legal counsel, courts, agencies and professional organizations on behalf of the attorney keeping up-to-date client contacts in InterAction, as well as, detailed client/matter lists. Works closely with, and effectively manages, assigned lawyers' practice to keep him/her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
Billing Management
Efficiently reconciles and processes expenses. Reviews inbox, diary entries, calendar and other items to classify business and personal expenses. Reviews Chrome River and American Express Card to allocate expense items. Obtains original receipts from lawyers in hand or other means, if available. Collaborates with internal or external resources to address all outstanding Chrome River or AMEX items within payment window, running inquiries when necessary. Actively manages timekeepers' diaries. Creates draft entries based on knowledge of lawyer activity, review of inbox, diary entries or other knowledge. Edits and reviews entries to ensure conformity to best practices. Proactively manages lawyers to ensure entries meet submission deadlines. Obtains subject matter expert level knowledge of the billing process. Proactively communicates and collaborates with assigned billing coordinators. Coordinates the proper review of proformas, tracks, edits and updates, and facilitates final approval of bill to ensure timely delivery to client. Assists in meeting targets and year-end deadlines.
Project Management
Composes, edits and proofreads correspondence, presentations and other documents. Demonstrates exceptional technological/document production skills. Proactively coordinates internal/external meetings with limited direction. Arranges proper logistics based on meeting requirements (visitor offices, conference room, video conference and dial-in number, as appropriate). Applies best practice when arranging travel, utilizing agent assist and on-line tools appropriately. Monitors lawyer's travel to ensure smooth arrival and departure. Maintains up-to-date travel preferences (frequent flyers, KTN, passport, etc.). Manages airline check-in and boarding passes for assigned lawyers (when appropriate). Proactively coaches lawyers to delegate non-billable tasks to their LEA allowing the lawyer to focus on legal work and engage in their practice. Tasks include, but are not limited to, printing, scanning, copying/binding, filing, notary services, document preparation and package shipment. Demonstrates an exceptional understanding of Microsoft Outlook. Utilizes creative problem solving skills to solve challenging scheduling requirements. Manages multiple calendars and supports scheduling requirements across multiple lawyers, clients, offices and time zones. Monitors attorney's inbox. Cleans-up, organizes and/or responds per lawyer preferences. Organizes and cleans up Outlook folder structure. Ensures client/matter related documents and emails are stored in iManage Workspaces. Training and Professional Development. Actively contributes in secretarial huddles and other team related activity. Participates in focus groups, lunch and learns, and other knowledge sharing activity including the mentor program, when necessary. Maintains subject matter level expertise in the Firm's core applications. Understands and adheres to best practices.
Qualifications
College degree or equivalent Expert proficiency with the MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) applications Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to seamlessly perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external lawyers, staff and clients Expert communication skills Proactive approach to problem-solving and strong decision-making capability
Compensation And Total Rewards Package
Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.
New York ($73,900 - $112,650)
Working Conditions
This position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development and effective collaboration with colleagues and management. Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Ropes & Gray LLP About Ropes & Gray
Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm. The firm has been ranked in the top three on About Ropes & Gray
Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm. The firm has been ranked in the top three on
The American Lawyer's
prestigious A-List for eight consecutive years and #1 on
Law.com's
UK A-List twice in the past three years - rankings that honor the "best of the best" law firms.
The firm has approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government in Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C.
The firm has consistently been recognized for its leading practices in many areas, including asset management, private equity, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring.
Ropes & Gray is an equal opportunity employer.
Overview
The Legal Executive Assistant works alongside industry-leading lawyers to serve as an
attorney's right hand and play a vital role managing day-to-day activities, and to join the practice
as an integral member of the group, managing the flow of information as they screen, organize
and prioritize requests from both internal and external clients.
Responsibilities
Supports and demonstrates fluency in the Firm's Trusted Advisor and Proactive Assistance programs. Demonstrates a professional demeanor in appearance and behavior. Maintains strict confidentiality in all interactions. Possesses strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a solid ability to communicate with all levels of the organization. Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills adhering to proper business writing standards. Demonstrates a keen eye for detail in informal and formal communications. Maintains a positive and professional attitude at all times. Works effectively with other departments, seeking solutions to business problems. Demonstrates an intellectual curiosity and continuous drive to improve service. Demonstrates an openness to constructive feedback and a flexibility to adjust behavior or performance as needed. Fosters open and frequent communication with teammates to ensure smooth and expeditious support to assigned lawyers. Cross-trains teammates ensuring same first-class service while away or out of the office. Provides superior client service with internal and external clients displaying a proactive, "can do" attitude when meeting individuals, answering telephone calls, and acting on behalf of the lawyers. Acts as the gatekeeper prioritizing conflicting needs. Handles matters confidentially, expeditiously, proactively and independently and follows through on tasks until successful completion. Suggests new processes/procedures to expedite projects and dayto- day workflow. Demonstrates intimate knowledge of assignments work habits and preferences. Anticipates needs and shepherds work forward with limited direction. Develops strong understanding of (assigned lawyer's) practice and clients. Maintains a professional relationship with other legal counsel, courts, agencies and professional organizations on behalf of the attorney keeping up-to-date client contacts in InterAction, as well as, detailed client/matter lists. Works closely with, and effectively manages, assigned lawyers' practice to keep him/her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
Billing Management
Efficiently reconciles and processes expenses. Reviews inbox, diary entries, calendar and other items to classify business and personal expenses. Reviews Chrome River and American Express Card to allocate expense items. Obtains original receipts from lawyers in hand or other means, if available. Collaborates with internal or external resources to address all outstanding Chrome River or AMEX items within payment window, running inquiries when necessary. Actively manages timekeepers' diaries. Creates draft entries based on knowledge of lawyer activity, review of inbox, diary entries or other knowledge. Edits and reviews entries to ensure conformity to best practices. Proactively manages lawyers to ensure entries meet submission deadlines. Obtains subject matter expert level knowledge of the billing process. Proactively communicates and collaborates with assigned billing coordinators. Coordinates the proper review of proformas, tracks, edits and updates, and facilitates final approval of bill to ensure timely delivery to client. Assists in meeting targets and year-end deadlines.
Project Management
Composes, edits and proofreads correspondence, presentations and other documents. Demonstrates exceptional technological/document production skills. Proactively coordinates internal/external meetings with limited direction. Arranges proper logistics based on meeting requirements (visitor offices, conference room, video conference and dial-in number, as appropriate). Applies best practice when arranging travel, utilizing agent assist and on-line tools appropriately. Monitors lawyer's travel to ensure smooth arrival and departure. Maintains up-to-date travel preferences (frequent flyers, KTN, passport, etc.). Manages airline check-in and boarding passes for assigned lawyers (when appropriate). Proactively coaches lawyers to delegate non-billable tasks to their LEA allowing the lawyer to focus on legal work and engage in their practice. Tasks include, but are not limited to, printing, scanning, copying/binding, filing, notary services, document preparation and package shipment. Demonstrates an exceptional understanding of Microsoft Outlook. Utilizes creative problem solving skills to solve challenging scheduling requirements. Manages multiple calendars and supports scheduling requirements across multiple lawyers, clients, offices and time zones. Monitors attorney's inbox. Cleans-up, organizes and/or responds per lawyer preferences. Organizes and cleans up Outlook folder structure. Ensures client/matter related documents and emails are stored in iManage Workspaces. Training and Professional Development. Actively contributes in secretarial huddles and other team related activity. Participates in focus groups, lunch and learns, and other knowledge sharing activity including the mentor program, when necessary. Maintains subject matter level expertise in the Firm's core applications. Understands and adheres to best practices.
Qualifications
College degree or equivalent Expert proficiency with the MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) applications Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to seamlessly perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external lawyers, staff and clients Expert communication skills Proactive approach to problem-solving and strong decision-making capability
Compensation And Total Rewards Package
Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.
New York ($73,900 - $112,650)
Working Conditions
This position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development and effective collaboration with colleagues and management. Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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