Legal Assistant

We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Legal Assistant in the Financial Services industry, located in New York. The role involves supporting our legal team with various administrative duties, including document editing, data entry, and managing schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Redlining word documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards
• Entering and managing data in Microsoft Excel, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Handling invoices and ensuring they are processed and filed correctly
• Preparing travel arrangements for the Chief Legal Officer and other team members
• Managing the Chief Legal Officer's calendar, ensuring all appointments and meetings are scheduled and updated
• Performing other administrative duties as needed to support the legal team
• Applying proofreading skills to review and correct documents
• Prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively to meet deadlines
• Ensuring all customer inquiries are resolved in a timely and detail oriented manner
• Monitoring customer accounts and taking appropriate action as necessary • Applicant should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal assistant role in the financial services industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Familiarity with redlining is essential.
• Exceptional proofreading skills are desired.
• The candidate must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• The candidate should have strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A bachelor's degree in law or related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and principles is needed.
• The candidate should have the ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Proficiency in the use of legal research tools is desirable.