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Legal Executive Assistant

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: Trueline
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-08
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Legal Secretary
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Legal Secretary
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 75000 USD Yearly USD 55000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New York

Trueline's client, a globally recognized law firm known for handling complex and high-stakes matters for sophisticated clients, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team in a hybrid capacity (4 days in-office).

This role supports a fast-paced private client practice and is ideal for an early-career legal or administrative professional who thrives on organization, precision, and collaboration within a team-oriented environment.

What You'll Do as the Legal Assistant:
  • Draft, prepare, and organize private client documents including wills, trusts, amendments, powers, and related materials
  • Assemble execution and post-execution documents, including certified excerpts and proper backing
  • Create, edit, format, and proofread complex legal documents and correspondence in Microsoft Word
  • Open new matters, request conflict checks, and maintain accurate client and matter records
  • Manage matter files from opening through closing in accordance with records procedures
  • Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements
  • Provide professional phone coverage and timely message management
  • Enter attorney time, prepare expense reports, and support billing coordination as needed
  • Collaborate closely with attorneys and fellow assistants to support daily workflow
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • Assist with general administrative tasks and special projects as assigned
Must-Haves as the Legal Assistant:
  • 1 to 3 years of administrative or legal support experience
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Outlook
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Ability to stay organized and composed in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong judgment, initiative, and follow-through
  • Flexibility to work overtime as needed
  • Nice-to-Haves as the Legal Assistant:
    • Prior experience supporting trusts, estates, or private client practices
    • Familiarity with legal billing, time entry, or expense systems
    • Experience working in a team-based legal support model
    Our Client Offers:
    • Competitive compensation range of $55,000 to $75,000
    • Hybrid schedule with four days in-office
    • Exposure to high-level legal work and sophisticated clients
    • Collaborative, professional work environment
    • Opportunity to build a strong foundation in private client legal services

    Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

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