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About the Role
The Legal Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to attorneys in the Tax group, including back-up support to the head of the department and other team members. This role involves close collaboration with other Legal Executive Assistants and reporting to the Manager of Legal Executive Assistant and Paralegal Services, while also working under the direction of assigned attorneys.
Responsibilities
- Manage calendars, including meetings, appointments, filing deadlines, and client-related activities.
- Provide telephone support by screening calls and relaying messages accurately.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare itineraries.
- Enter attorney time using InTapp, ensuring compliance with Firm policies and monitoring time attribution to matters.
- Submit attorney expenses and invoices through Emburse (Chrome River).
- Process legal documents and general correspondence, including revisions, comparisons, and drafting basic documents for attorney review.
- Proofread materials for formatting, spelling, and grammar.
- Handle client billing, including preparing correspondence and editing bills.
- Monitor, review, and route incoming mail, delivering mail and flagging urgent matters.
- Schedule in-person conference room meetings, arranging refreshments, meals, and audio/visual equipment.
- Schedule virtual meetings using Microsoft Teams and other Firm software.
- Coordinate package deliveries and document preparation with relevant departments.
- Request visitor clearance with Lobby Security.
- Monitor and manage Bar/CLE credits and dues.
- Enter activities and maintain contact information in InterAction/Outlook, updating lists.
- Coordinate file management with the Records Department for physical and electronic client files.
- Prepare conflicts checks and New Matter forms, Engagement Letters, etc.
- Perform occasional personal work.
Requirements
- At least five (5) years of experience in a similar position in a legal or corporate environment is required.
Skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Judgment and effective decision-making skills
- Resourceful, organized, and proactive
- People management skills
- High degree of integrity
- Ability to work independently with tight deadlines
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
- Remains calm and effective under pressure
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Knowledge of Emburse (Chrome River)
- Knowledge of Intapp
- Knowledge of Webex
- Knowledge of Zoom
- Knowledge of LoopUp
- Knowledge of InterAction
- Knowledge of 3E
- Knowledge of Litera Compare
- Knowledge of Tungsten Power PDF
- Ability to learn new software and operating systems
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- High school diploma required; college or business school preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000—$95,000 USD
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Retirement plans
- Health and wellness initiatives
About the Company
- Fried Frank is a law firm with 800 lawyers and 500 business services professionals across New York, Washington, DC, London, Frankfurt, and Brussels.
- We advise leading corporations, investment funds, and financial institutions on high-stakes M&A, securities, regulatory matters, real estate, and litigation.
- Our culture is grounded in excellence, integrity, and collaboration, fostering continuous learning, mentorship, and professional growth.
- We are committed to pro bono service and social justice.
- Our inclusive talent strategy aims to foster a workplace where everyone can grow and thrive.
- Business services professionals are integral to the firm’s success, driving innovation, operational excellence, and client service.
- We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
- We welcome passionate, driven individuals to join a supportive, inspiring, and empowering team.
Equal Opportunity
- Our inclusive talent strategy is a core part of our broader talent management efforts and we remain steadfast in fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and become their best professional and personal selves.