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About the Role

The Administrative Assistant - Floater provides high-level administrative, technical, and organizational support to attorneys and legal professionals across multiple practice groups. This role is designed for a highly adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can quickly transition between assignments to provide seamless coverage during vacations, leaves of absence, high-volume periods, and other staffing needs.

Responsibilities

Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate calls and appointments.
Coordinate meeting logistics, conference rooms, catering, and video conferencing.
Prepare document comparisons (blacklines), convert and manipulate PDF documents, and assemble closing or presentation materials.
Process client billing requests and assist with billing-related administrative tasks.
Assist with document management, filing, and maintaining electronic records.
Enter attorney time and reimbursable expenses.
Open new matters and conflict checks.
Coordinate travel arrangements and secure required documentation.
Answer and direct telephone calls, take messages and respond to routine inquiries professionally.
Become proficient with multiple practice group workflows and provide support wherever business needs require.
Quickly establish effective working relationships with attorneys, legal assistants, and business professionals across the firm.
Handle confidential firm and client information with discretion.
Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new procedures and technology.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities with minimal direction.
Strong customer service orientation.
Professional demeanor and sound judgment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a collaborative team.
Ability to establish rapport with attorneys and staff at all levels of the organization.
Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience Level

2 to 5 years’ experience as an administrative assistant

Education Level

Associate Degree or higher

Salary/Compensations

$70,000 - $90,000

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

About the Company

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board.
Clients rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters.
The firm has offices in key financial centers and political capitals.
Over 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions.