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About the Role
The Legal Executive Assistant (LEA) provides high-level administrative support to a primary group of attorneys in the Corporate - Finance group, offering back-up support to the head of the department and other team members. The LEA will collaborate with other LEAs and report 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 activities.
- Provide telephone support by screening calls and relaying messages accurately.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare itineraries.
- Enter attorney time using InTapp, ensuring compliance and monitoring 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 meetings, arranging refreshments, meals, 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, including Engagement Letters.
- 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
- Washington, DC
- London
- Frankfurt
- Brussels
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- High school diploma required
- College or business school preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000—$100,000 USD
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 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 multiple international locations.
- The firm advises leading corporations, investment funds, and financial institutions on significant M&A, securities, regulatory, real estate, and litigation matters.
- The company culture is built on excellence, integrity, and collaboration, fostering learning, mentorship, and professional growth.
- Fried Frank is committed to pro bono service and social justice, with a legacy in civil rights.
- The firm's inclusive talent strategy aims to create a workplace where everyone can grow and thrive.
- Business services professionals are considered integral to the firm's success, driving innovation and client service.
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.