Legal Assistant

TruelineNew York, New York, United StatesOnsite

Trueline is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team in Midtown Manhattan. This role is crucial for providing comprehensive administrative and technical support to multiple attorneys.

What You'll Do as the Legal Assistant:

- Manage daily administrative tasks for up to five attorneys- Produce and edit complex legal documents using various software applications- Handle phone communications and general office support duties- Assist with expense reports, invoices, and time entry- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for software applications- Stay current with technology updates and attend mandatory training sessions- Collaborate with word processing centers and legal staff across multiple offices

Must-Haves as the Legal Assistant:

- 3+ years of experience in word processing or legal secretarial work at a law firm- Typing speed of at least 70 wpm- Advanced proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office suite- Experience with document management systems- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment- Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions

Nice-To-Haves as the Legal Assistant

- Knowledge of graphics programs or desktop publishing software- Familiarity with specialized legal software such as Nuance, Visio, or iScrub- Additional college education or technical training- Experience with HP and Xerox printers and scanners

This Role Offers:

- Opportunity to work with top-tier legal professionals- Continuous learning and skill development in legal technology- Collaborative work environment- Potential for growth within a respected law firmTrueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We want smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to apply only when they check every box. So, if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point in the job description, we encourage you to apply.

Life at Trueline

Who are we? As an independent, full-service marketing and consulting business based in Portland, Maine, we provide strategy, content and design for businesses, nonprofits and individuals in Maine and throughout the world. What do we do? Everything we do revolves around ROI–improving your bottom line. Through a rock-solid communication and branding strategy, we show you how to support and engage your employees, build your workforce, find new clients and support existing business. Here’s a snapshot of our services: Strategy: Branding and rebranding; mission statement; search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine results page (SERP); hiring and retention; fundraising; communicating with board members; personal branding (for executives); events and PR; advertising campaigns; product launches; social media campaigns and management. Design: Websites; logos; promotional material (digital and print); event guides; employee photos; drone video footage; custom magazines; advertisements. Content: Website text; speeches and keynotes; promotional text; employee bios; custom articles; social media posts; newsletters and internal emails; corporate reports. Custom Publishing: Vanguard, Equity, Toggle, Blueprint, Vision, Terra Firma What’s our mission? We want to help you solve real challenges–like growing your business, hiring and retaining employees, fundraising and keeping existing business. Our mission is to do this with honesty and integrity. Authenticity–it’s a good look on you. Why do we do this? We want to reimagine marketing. We want it to be less about the perfect image, and more about using good communication and branding as a way to engage with your employees and clients in successful and lasting relationships. Ultimately, we believe this approach will create a world where people come before profit, where the environment is respected and given back to, and where good business is synonymous with the best intentions.