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We are a seeking a Legal Secretary for a top AmLaw firm in Lower Manhattan to provide administrative and project support to the legal staff to which the Legal Secretary is assigned.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Prepare, edit, and format documents such as letters, memos, forms, etc.

· Prepare, edit, and format legal documents

· Proofread documents to ensure quality and accuracy

· Generate Table of Contents, Table of Authorities, and other components of litigation papers

· Run blacklines

· Prepare New Case Memos and Engagement Letters

· Manage and enter attorney time into the Firm's billing system

· Prepare and submit attorney expense reports to the Accounting Department

· Maintain, file, and organize client files in the Firm's Document Management System

· Format and edit PowerPoint presentations

· Perform other administrative duties, such as arranging meetings and conference rooms, making reservations and travel arrangements, ordering meals, making copies, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Produce quality work quickly and efficiently

· Good knowledge of the English language, grammar and spelling

· Strong attention to detail

· Strong time management skills and ability to multitask

· Ability to work and communicate well with clients, legal staff, and non-legal staff

· Ability to act with discretion, tact, and professionalism in all situations

· Ability to maintain discretion and privacy with confidential matters and documents

· Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure

· Ability to work overtime as needed Qualifications

· High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

· Candidate must have 5+ years of law firm experience

· Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe

· Prior experience with NetDocuments, Best Authority, time and billing systems, and Adobe Professional is preferred

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