The Legal Talent Assistant will assist with general legal personnel duties. 

• Handles administrative aspects of lawyer departure process;
• Coordinates logistics related to transfers between offices;
• Provides general administrative support related to attorney leaves and transitions to alternative work arrangements;
• Drafts and responds to employment verification requests;
• Answers phones and troubleshoots questions;
• Assists with heavy volume of Legal Personnel confidential filing;
• Maintains various tracking charts related to department processes;
• Reviews and analyzes different sections of the Legal Personnel budget on a monthly basis;
• Conducts tours for large start date groups in addition to one-off hires and visits from London associates;
• Coordinates delivery of special items to associates (e.g., new hire gift, flowers);
• Supports special projects, as needed; and
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree with high academic standing preferred;
• At least one year of related administrative work experience preferred;
• Ability to work and interact with attorneys at all levels and the ability to gain strong knowledge of the Firm, its culture, practices and policies;
• Ability to deal discreetly with confidential information;
• Excellent writing and communication skills, in addition to superior judgment;
• Proficiency in computer applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and other Legal Personnel (including PeopleSoft) and applications built specifically for the Firm;
• Ability to work well under pressure and coordinate several activities at one time;
• Capable of solving problems and meeting deadlines; and
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.

This position is located in our New York office, and currently has a hybrid work schedule, but that is subject to change. The hours for this position are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The estimated salary range for this position is $62,000 to $65,000 plus overtime. The actual salary offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained. Market and Firm factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and discretionary bonus(es), we offer a generous employee benefits package including, but not limited to, paid time off, medical, dental, vision care, 401(k) and substantial health club discounts.