Legal Administrative Assistant

Hirewell • Full-time • New York City Metropolitan Area, US • $50,000 - $70,000 / year • 21h ago

Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: NYC

Schedule: On site

A leading international trade law firm with offices in the United States, Hong Kong, and China is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the team. This is an on site position located in NYC. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys running special programs as well as daily office tasks. This role requires proficiency in Salesforce, Excel/Power BI, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. The position serves as the key point of contact for both internal and external clients. Must possess the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality, be results-driven, exercise good judgment, and manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision at high levels of professionalism.

Position Summary: The Administrative Assistant provides a high level of administrative support to a team of attorneys while leveraging technology to streamline processes, manage data, and improve efficiency. This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and work in an organized manner.

Qualifications: · The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience working as an administrative assistant supporting multiple attorneys. · Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred. · Strong proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel/Power BI, and Outlook required. · Comfortable learning and using modern technology quickly. · Experience in a fast-paced, professional environment is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies: · Extremely organized, meticulous, able to multi-task and prioritize their workload and work well under pressure. · The successful candidate should be an initiative-taker, forward-thinking, action-oriented, and focused. · Excellent people skills and the ability to collaborate well in a team as well as work independently. · Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage time effectively. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.