Senior Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation Firm

About the role

Our client, a prestigious Midtown Manhattan law firm specializing in high‑stakes commercial litigation, is seeking a Senior Legal Administrative Assistant to support two Partners and their team of Associates. The role demands high professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage complex schedules and administrative tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Arrange complex travel, accommodations, and detailed itineraries for assigned attorneys.
• Order catering for meetings as required.
• Process and track vendor and client invoices using the firm’s check request system, resolving billing issues.
• Reconcile attorney accounts on a weekly basis.
• Submit and manage expense reimbursements.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting senior‑level professionals in a legal environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent time‑management, organizational and communication abilities.
• Demonstrated discretion handling confidential information.
• Flexible, detail‑oriented, dependable and proactive.

Required skills

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Office Suite

What we offer

• Hourly rate $30‑$40 USD (DOE) on contract, with potential conversion to a permanent salary of $65k‑$85k USD.
• Atrium Care Package including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off.
• Inclusive, collaborative environment focused on professional growth.