Attorney Support Assistant

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.

• 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.
• Create, revise and format legal documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
• 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.

• 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.
• Demonstrate desire and ability to learn new technology and willingness to share knowledge to assist others.
• Self-starter who can manage competing priorities.

Estimated salary range is $95,000- $115,000. 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.