Legal Personnel Assistant

For the New York Office of a Very Prestigious Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the Associate departure process and update departure policies and processes;
• Draft various forms of written communication including offer/acceptance letters, immigration letters, employment verification letters and letters to obtain Certificates of Good Standing;
• Review and analyze different sections of the Legal Personnel Department budget on a monthly basis;
• Conduct tours for new and visiting Associates;
• Assist with new Associate arrival on-boarding including developing orientation, schedules and drafting biographies;
• Track Bar exam results and admission; collect Certificates of Good Standing for various State Bars.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of applicable administrative work experience;
• Ability to deal discreetly with confidential information;
• Computer applications including Word, Excel, Lotus Notes and ability to learn other Legal Personnel and Recruiting applications built specifically for the Firm;
• Ability to work well under pressure and coordinate several activities at one time;
• Capable of solving problems and meeting deadlines;
• Excellent writing and communication skills, in addition to superior judgment.