Legal Administrative Assistant

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 dentonsusstaffrecruitment@dentons.com.

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