Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Plona Partners

Legal Secretary, AmLaw100

Posted: 20 hours ago

Job Description

Position: Legal AssistantLaw Firm: Top 20 Ranked GloballySize: 4,000 EmployeesLocation: New York, NY (Midtown)Onsite Schedule: HybridTarget Salary: $70,000 - $105,000 with OT and Bonus as additional compensationJob Description:As a Legal Assistant, your duties will include but not be limited to:Prepare and revise, format, and finalize a wide variety of legal documentsAssist attorneys with new client applications, conflict checks, and audit lettersAccurately enter attorney time into the timekeeping system to meet weekly deadlinesWork closely with Accounting Department staff to prepare client billings and receivablesProficiency with making and managing travel arrangements with the assistance of travel agency to ensure all aspects of travel are completed accurately and communicated effectively (i.e., air, hotel, car, train, meeting rooms, travel memberships accounts, and the like)Assist Shareholders in preparing for all internal/external meetingsEstablish and maintain paper and electronic client and administrative files per current Firm policies.Prepare and submit expense reportsManage attorney calendars and schedule client meetingsSkills & Competencies:Knowledge of e-filings and Federal Court proceduresAssociate's degree preferredMinimum of two (2) years of legal secretarial experience in a law firm environment working with multiple attorneys preferredExperience with managing monthly client billings preferred

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