Attorney Support Assistant

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

$90K — $110K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a law firm or similar support role.
  • Strong organization and administrative skills for multitasking.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations.
  • Proficiency in legal applications and MS Office Suite.
  • Strong judgment and initiative in independent work.
  • Knowledge of Big Law practices preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate senior-level internal and external meetings and calls.
  • Manage a high volume of phone calls and client interactions.
  • Maintain and prioritize complex calendars and schedules.
  • Arrange extensive domestic and international travel logistics.
  • Proofread and revise documents as necessary.
  • Enter attorney's billable time and coordinate client billing.
  • Establish and maintain both paper and electronic filing systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Disability and life insurance options available.
  • Flexible spending plan included.
  • 401K retirement plan offered with employer contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
Full Job Description
Job Description
This position will provide our attorneys and clients with a superior level of technical and administrative support. Essential job functions include calendar management, coordinating travel, meetings and conference calls, heavy phone work and client interaction.
Primary Responsibilities and/or Essential functions:
  • Coordinate complex, senior-level internal/external meetings and conference calls.
  • Handle a high volume of phone calls.
  • Respond and follow up on client requests.
  • Maintain complex and detailed calendars and prioritize meeting requests and related logistics.
  • Coordinate a high volume of domestic and international travel arrangements and process business requests.
  • Proofread and make revisions to documents as requested.
  • Enter attorney's time via InTapp and Elite 3E.
  • Create, revise and format legal documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
  • Coordinate client monthly billing.
  • Open new matters and coordinate engagement letters, conflicts and matter management.
  • Conduct internet research as directed by attorneys.
  • Establish and maintain paper and electronic files.
  • Interface and establish ongoing positive business relationships with clients.
  • Any additional responsibilities as required by management.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • 5+ years of experience in a support capacity within a law firm, other legal or similar environment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Strong initiative; ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently and make decisions on behalf of attorneys.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; has the ability to work with different personalities in high-pressure situations.
  • Strong administrative and organizational skills; ability to prioritize tasks and juggle multiple priorities.
  • Excellent written and oral presentation skills; strong attention to detail.
  • Team player; work well under pressure.
  • Knowledge of Big Law or legal highly preferred.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in all basic, advanced and legal specific applications.
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrate desire and ability to learn new technology and willingness to share knowledge to assist others.
  • Self-starter who can manage competing priorities.


Education/Certifications:
  • College degree preferred.


Estimated salary range is $90,000 - $110,000. Compensation decisions within the range are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case including but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP offers a competitive compensation package comprised of base pay and discretionary year-end bonus for eligible employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending plan and a 401K plan. Weil also offers generous paid time off and holidays.

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