Legal Assistant | 6 months+ | hybrid role | international foundation
Our client is looking for a legal assistant for a 6 month+ temporary assignment. The role is Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. The pay rate is $28-$35/hr. This is a hybrid role, all candidates must be fully vaccinated and available to work 50% of the time in-person in their midtown Manhattan office.
The organization is an international foundation - this role provides administrative, legal, and organizational support to the General Counsel and the Legal Team.
Job Description:
-Provide general administrative support for the Office of the General Counsel including, coordination of team meetings and logistics, scheduling, invoicing, assistance with travel and expenses, and other administrative duties.
-Act as support/ coordination role for ongoing legal department projects including managing logistics, agenda setting, coordinating action items, and deliverables.
-Assist attorneys with managing and prioritizing the daily workload and adjusting for revised priorities, including collecting prep materials in advance of meetings and preparing meeting materials.
-Perform legal tasks under supervision and follow compliance-related processes.
-Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns, including vendor management.
Qualifications:
-2+ years of previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Executive Assistant within a law firm or legal department
-Previous experience working with an international organization or a non-profit/foundation a plus
-Familiary with legal concepts and vocabulary
-Project coordination experience
Software: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Compensation: $28-$35/hr, commensurate with experience
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
JOB TITLE: Legal Assistant
TIME COMMITMENT: 6 months+
JOB TYPE: Temporary Role, minimum 6 months.
HOURS: Monday-Friday. 9am-5pm. 40 hours/week
LOCATION: hybrid role, all candidates must be fully vaccinated and available to work 50% of the time in-person in their midtown Manhattan Office
SALARY: $28-$35/hr, commensurate with experience
START DATE: ASAP
APPLICATION DEADLINE: ASAP
HOW TO APPLY: Click on the apply button and send your resume to TSS. Please make sure to reference the job title in the subject line. If you are already registered with TSS, just send us an email.
This role is a TEMPORARY position through TSS. You would be employed and paid by our company and working directly with our client.