Practice Team Assistant (Floating between departments)

New York, NY

The New York office of a premier, forward thinking, global, law firm has an immediate opening for an experienced Practice Team Assistant supporting timekeepers in a fast-paced environment. This position requires motivation, discretion, flexibility, and organization. Qualified candidates will have strong MS Office skills and be highly skilled at document editing, providing administrative support, making travel arrangements, preparing correspondence and other clerical tasks. In order to be successful in this role, candidates must have the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding discussions, records, files, documents and information. The assistant must also be able to independently prioritize and manage multiple tasks while satisfactorily meeting deadlines and desired outcomes. The ideal candidate will have extraordinary attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills and keen proofreading abilities. Professional presentation and demeanor is required at all times. Candidates must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in the legal or professional services industry. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Firm offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package.  EOE.