Legal Executive Assistant

Outten & Golden LLP is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant in our New York office. The ideal candidate will have a positive, proactive, service-oriented approach, the ability to work with a range of people, high attention to detail, and a thorough knowledge of all firm administrative processes, IT systems, and research tools.

The Firm enjoys a strong national reputation for representing employees, executives, and partners in all areas of employment law—including senior executive contract negotiations, civil rights protection, and consumer digital discrimination litigation. We take pride in our commitment to advocating for workplace fairness and fostering a diverse, inclusive culture.

• Maintain attorney calendar, schedule appointments and arrange travel.
• Track potential clients and referrals.
• Open and update matters in Filevine and Orion.
• Track and file client documents and contact information.
• Enter expense reimbursements and disbursement information into tracking software.
• Process invoices.
• Organize and maintain case files, including scanning and saving documents into Filevine.
• Draft and edit letters, retainer agreements, and other basic legal documents.
• Coordinate conferences and calls with clients and opposing counsel.
• Conduct basic legal and internet research using Court Link, PACER, Bloomberg, and Westlaw.
• Enter attorney time.
• Assume other duties as necessary.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

The successful candidate will have a combination of employment, educational, and life experience that demonstrates the qualities and skills below:

• Education and Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a law firm setting; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Confidentiality: Adherence to firm policies regarding the protection of confidential data and sensitivity to confidential matters.
• Clear Communication and Attention to Detail: Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal skills, and a professional telephone manner; proactive status updates.
• Flexibility and Organization: Versatile, responsive to shifting demands, team-focused, and able to balance tasks of varying urgency.
• Ownership, Initiative, and Teamwork: Ownership of projects, proactive problem-solving, strong customer-service orientation, and ability to build relationships.
• Mission Orientation: Enthusiasm for advocating for employee rights and purpose-driven work.

Target base compensation of $51.00 per hour (non-exempt, 40 hours per week; ~ $106,000 annually) with a robust benefits package including healthcare.

Outten & Golden LLP is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire.

Mid‑Senior level

Full-time

Administrative

Law Practice

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