The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach.
Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.
The Legal Support Assistant (LSA) role is an entry‐level position designed for recent or upcoming college graduates. This role offers a dynamic introduction to the administrative function of an international law Firm, providing foundational knowledge and experience through rotations across various legal departments and practice groups. The program will introduce the candidate to working in a high pressure, fast paced environment.
Qualified candidates must be organized, exhibit great initiative, and use excellent judgment when handling matters. Candidates must also be well-spoken and work well both independently and in a team environment.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional client service, internally and externally.
- Support attorneys and legal teams with tasks including document preparation, scheduling, and data management
- Draft and revise legal materials using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Coordinate meetings and conference calls, including handling logistics such as catering and technology setup.
- Assist with time entries, new business intake forms, and conduct client and topic-specific research.
- Handle document management tasks, including printing, scanning, and distribution in collaboration with Document Services.
- Support billing, expense reports and vendor invoices.
- Assist with additional projects and provide backup support as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong multitasking and time management abilities.
- Strong organizational and proactive problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to learn new technologies.
- High attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.
- Flexibility to overtime and adapt to changing schedules.
This position will require physical presence in Proskauer’s offices on a regular basis (at least 4x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require). The anticipated compensation for this position is $55,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors, including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
Proskauer is committed to providing a work environment that includes equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.