Attorney Resources and Development Assistant

For the New York Office of an International Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide administrative support to the Director and the Coordinator by handling all daily challenges and requests relating to attorneys and attorney employment and on projects as assigned; screen incoming calls for Director;
  • Assist and support in administering processes and documentation related to associate and special counsel employment, including, hires, terminations, promotions, payroll forms, tax forms, orientation processes, interoffice transfers, etc.;
  • Process, pay and maintain accurate records of invoices for the department; maintain and prepare expense reports; maintains accurate records of all Attorney Development expenses;
  • Update Firm records and databases to reflect changes in attorney status;
  • Take primary responsibility for creation and maintenance of attorney personnel files, update Attorney Manual section of HR intranet page;
  • Attend new attorney orientation and training programs and other periodic attorney events as directed.

Qualifications include:

  • Bachelor's Degree; 2+ years of HR work and law-firm related experience preferred;
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and communication skills; ability to communicate well with all personnel and contacts outside the firm;
  • Ability to act in a fair, equitable and professional manner at all times with a high degree of integrity; strong customer service orientation;
  • Work well under pressure, prioritize tasks and deal with deadlines, attention to detail and strong organizational and follow-up skills;
  • Requirement of a high level of confidentiality and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information;
  • Ability to work overtime is required.