About the Role
Provides dedicated administrative support to the FFHSJ Corporate & Tax Practice Group Center (PGC) attorneys on a designated schedule. Collaborates with other Legal Executive Assistants (LEAs) and Business Services staff to ensure all attorneys in the PGC/cluster are properly supported.
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 before the weekly deadline and monitor/move time attributed to suspense matters.
- Submit attorney expenses and invoices through Emburse (Chrome River).
- Process legal documents and general correspondence, including 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, flagging urgent matters.
- Schedule in-person conference room meetings and arrange refreshments and A/V 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.
- Coordinate file management with the Records Department for physical and electronic files.
- Prepare conflicts checks and New Matter forms, Engagement Letters, etc.
- Perform occasional personal work.
Requirements
- At least four (4) years of experience in a similar position in a legal or corporate environment is required.
Skills
- Proven people management skills.
- High degree of integrity.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Team player.
- Effective impartial management style.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Resourceful, organized, and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent judgment and effective decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently with tight deadlines.
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- Calm and effective under pressure.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Emburse (Chrome River), Intapp, Webex, Zoom, LoopUp, InterAction, 3E, Litera Compare, Tungsten Power PDF.
- Ability to learn new software and operating systems.
Location
- New York
- Washington, DC
- London
- Frankfurt
- Brussels
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4+ years
Education Level
- High school diploma required; college or business school preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- $55,000—$85,000 USD
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Retirement plans
- Health and wellness initiatives
About the Company
- Fried Frank is a community of 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 our core values — excellence, integrity and collaboration — and is designed to foster continuous learning, meaningful mentorship, and lasting professional growth.
- We are firmly committed to pro bono service and social justice, building on a proud legacy in civil rights.
- 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.
- Our business services professionals are integral to the firm’s success, driving innovation, operational excellence and exceptional client service across all areas of the firm.
- We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans and health and wellness initiatives designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
- We welcome passionate, driven individuals to join us, and be part of a team where you’ll be supported, inspired and empowered to build an exceptional career.
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.
