Legal Practice Assistant – New York City

About the role

The New York City office of a national law firm is seeking a motivated Legal Practice Assistant. This non‑litigation position focuses on high‑quality document creation, client interaction, and efficient desk management.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, format, and edit agreements, reports, and client letters with meticulous attention to spelling, grammar, and layout.
• Manage a busy desk, keep files organized, and handle multiple administrative tasks smoothly.
• Respond to frequent client phone calls and emails in a professional manner.
• Maintain structured digital (and occasional physical) files and quickly learn new office and document‑management software.
• Protect all sensitive client and firm information with strict confidentiality.

Required profile

• At least 1 year of experience in a legal administrative role.
• Exceptional organizational habits, time‑management skills, and ability to adapt to evolving technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $48,000 to $77,000 per year (hourly $26.37–$42.30).
• Great atmosphere with a pleasant, collegial work environment.
• Business‑casual dress code.