Legal Administrative Assistant

Gunderson Dettmer has an opening for a Legal Administrative Assistant in our New York office.  The Legal Administrative Assistant will provide a wide range of hands-on and virtual administrative support to attorneys and paralegals working in our New York office.    

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of administrative, document production, organizational, research and client support/contact duties.

• Create, format, revise and edit legal documents.

• Document handling, including printing, scanning, copying and filing.

• Assist with attorney time entry, calendar management, new client intake, travel arrangements and expense reimbursements.

• Organize and maintain filing in accordance with firm procedures and standards.

• Assist with planning, coordination and execution of internal and external firm events and initiatives.

• Provide support to reception and hospitality departments as needed.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of two years of legal administrative assistant or legal secretary experience in corporate law. 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and document conversion applications, such as Nuance Power PDF or Adobe.

• Experience working with HP/Autonomy iManage or other document management system.

• Excellent interpersonal, written (grammar, spelling, format) and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated problem solving skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization and demonstrate a team-oriented work style.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to effectively handle shifting priorities and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.

• Adherence to maintaining confidential and sensitive information and display sound judgment

• Ability to work overtime.

Educational Requirements

• BS/BA degree.

Status

• Full Time, Non-Exempt.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m .  This role will require an in office work presence. 

The expected starting salary for this position is $75,000 - $85,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Gunderson Dettmer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.