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Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C. ("Porzio"), is a highly-respected, well-established and expanding law firm with two subsidiary companies and offices in NJ, NY, MA, DE, PA, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. We seek a skilled, highly organized, full-time Legal Assistant for our New York City office, with four years or more of administrative/office experience, to assist attorneys with various administrative matters.
Job Responsibility:
Draft engagement letters and open files for new clients and matters
Manage monthly legal billing, including sending out invoices, collection follow up and interacting with the Financial Services Department
Communications with client, including via telephone and email
Calendaring and setting up meetings including teleconferencing and videoconferencing
Submitting monthly attorney expense reports
Tracking and maintaining attorney bar registrations and CLE credits
Formatting external communications to be sent via letter or email
Registering attorneys for seminars and coordinating travel arrangements if needed
Ordering client gifts
Provide assistance to paralegals, other legal assistants, as needed
General office duties, such as opening mail, printing, scanning, copying and organizing/saving documents
Other assignments as assigned depending upon skill set and/or desire to broaden existing skill set
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required
Proficiency in Microsoft Word Office Suite, Microsoft Teams and Zoom and DocuSign
Proficient in computers/computer software/technology, generally
Exceptional organizational skills
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
Ability to perform job duties independently, proactively, accurately, efficiently and timely