Practice Administrator

For a Very Successful Mid-Sized New York Firm

Responsibilities include:

• Work with Nonprofit/Tax-Exempt Organizations Group attorneys on the preparation, editing, and proofreading of certain basic client documents;
• Facilitate project management of certain transactions, including direct client, vendor and government agency contact, and discrete non-legal research;
• Act as the Nonprofit/Tax-Exempt Organizations Group’s liaison to the Finance Department, including: assisting processing new client and new matter paperwork, preparing, editing, reviewing and submitting client bills; coordinating with billing partners and
• Act as point person on conflicts clearance and waiver issues, including maintaining forms of waiver; following up with clients and Records Department, as necessary; and maintaining organized records of conflicts and waivers;
• Collaborate with Business Development/Marketing team and attorneys on responses to RFP’s, maintenance of marketing contact list, blog posts, and coordination of holiday gifts to clients;
• Coordinate the development and implementation of substantive training on relevant topics.

Qualifications include:

• 2+ years of experience in law firm administration or similar field preferred; Bachelor's degree required;
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills and attention to detail; 
• Ability to work well under pressure and multitask, including setting priorities and meeting deadlines;
• Self-motivated with ability to anticipate problems and move things forward with limited direction;
• bility to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion;
• Proficiency with advanced functions of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. 

Salary: $70k-$100k

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