Legal Assistant-FRG (Bankruptcy)-Temp

New York, NY

Responsibilities

Assist FRG Legal Assistants with fee application process.  This will require the Legal Assistant to perform several rounds of edits on time entry narratives.  If there is downtime with the fee applications, the Legal Assistant is expected to be available to assist with other projects typically handled by Legal Assistants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum one year of Legal Assistant experience (bankruptcy experience a plus).
• Previous experience within bankruptcy/with fee applications a plus.
  • Strong client service and demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to handle and complete multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
  • Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
  • Strong attention-to-detail, spelling and grammar skills.
  • Ability to think critically and analytically, and exhibit sound judgment.
  • Effective and proactive team player.
  • Flexible and available to work overtime as needed (includes evening and weekend).
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Strong proofreading skills.