Legal Assistant

A leading international law firm with a global presence and hundreds of attorneys across offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Corporate Department in its New York office.

The firm provides sophisticated legal services to domestic and international clients across a broad range of industries, including financial services, infrastructure, energy, healthcare, life sciences, technology, and consumer industries. The Corporate Department represents high-profile clients on complex transactional matters and is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support attorneys in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

This role requires fluency in Mandarin and English to assist Mandarin-speaking clients with intake, scheduling, and routine correspondence.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive legal administrative support to multiple attorneys and serve as a liaison between attorneys and clients.
• Assist with new client and matter openings, including conflict checks and engagement letters.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and follow-up procedures.
• Enter attorney time and ensure accuracy in accordance with firm policies.
• Support billing processes, including reviewing proformas, preparing invoices, and handling client correspondence.
• Assist with closing procedures, including preparation of closing binders and electronic files.
• Draft, format, proofread, and edit correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, briefs, and legal documents.
• Maintain electronic client files and ensure timely document management.
• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, and shipments.
• Prepare reimbursement requests, check requests, and vendor invoices.
• Coordinate attorney meetings, conference rooms, and appointments.
• Arrange domestic and international travel.
• Maintain attorney CLE records.
• Provide exceptional service to attorneys, clients, and internal teams.
• Perform additional administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of four years of relevant administrative experience a firm
• Fluency in Mandarin and English required.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with document management systems and PDF tools preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Professional, collaborative attitude with strong client-service orientation.
• Understanding of legal terminology and procedures preferred.

Compensation

$68,000.00-$124,000.00 Yearly

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