What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP?
Summary
Provide administrative support and telephone coverage for our lawyers and ensure the smooth functioning of our legal operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
Strong spelling, grammar and communication skills are needed as well as document production and multitasking skills.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma required.Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation
The base salary range offered for this role will be between $60,000 and $90,000. When determining a candidate’s compensation offer, elements unique to each person are taken into consideration including but not limited to skill set, experience level, performance, professional certifications, degrees and location, as well as the needs of the Firm.
The total compensation package for this position may include overtime pay, discretionary bonuses and other benefits. For a more comprehensive list of employee benefits, please visit www.sullcrom.com/employee-benefits .
Provide administrative support and telephone coverage for our lawyers and ensure the smooth functioning of our legal operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides general administrative support for lawyers which may include drafting, editing, and formatting correspondence and legal documents.
- Organizes and maintains file systems, arranges meetings, coordinates conferences and travel plans, and handles billing and expense reimbursement.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication via telephone and in person with lawyers, clients, and other staff within the Firm.
- Maintains daily and advance calendars for lawyers.
- Safeguards the Firm's confidential information.
- Handles confidential matters as directed.
- Performs all other clerical tasks as required.
Qualifications
Strong spelling, grammar and communication skills are needed as well as document production and multitasking skills.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma required.Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation
The base salary range offered for this role will be between $60,000 and $90,000. When determining a candidate’s compensation offer, elements unique to each person are taken into consideration including but not limited to skill set, experience level, performance, professional certifications, degrees and location, as well as the needs of the Firm.
The total compensation package for this position may include overtime pay, discretionary bonuses and other benefits. For a more comprehensive list of employee benefits, please visit www.sullcrom.com/employee-benefits .
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000
