Legal Executive Assistant (New York)

Legal Executive Assistant

The Legal Executive Assistant works alongside industry-leading lawyers to serve as an attorney's right hand and play a vital role managing day-to-day activities and to join the practice as an integral member of the group, managing the flow of information as they screen, organize and prioritize requests from both internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

Supports and demonstrates fluency in the Firm's Trusted Advisor and Proactive Assistance programs.

Demonstrates a professional demeanor in appearance and behavior. Maintains strict confidentiality in all interactions. Possesses strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a solid ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills adhering to proper business writing standards. Demonstrates a keen eye for detail in informal and formal communications.

Maintains a positive and professional attitude at all times. Works effectively with other departments, seeking solutions to business problems. Demonstrates an intellectual curiosity and continuous drive to improve service.

Demonstrates an openness to constructive feedback and a flexibility to adjust behavior or performance as needed.

Fosters open and frequent communication with teammates to ensure smooth and expeditious support to assigned lawyers. Cross-trains teammates ensuring same first-class service while away or out of the office.

Provides superior client service with internal and external clients displaying a proactive, can do attitude when meeting individuals, answering telephone calls, and acting on behalf of the lawyers.

Acts as the gatekeeper prioritizing conflicting needs. Handles matters confidentially, expeditiously, proactively and independently and follows through on tasks until successful completion. Suggests new processes / procedures to expedite projects and day-to-day workflow.

Demonstrates intimate knowledge of assignments work habits and preferences. Anticipates needs and shepherds work forward with limited direction.

Develops strong understanding of (assigned lawyer's) practice and clients. Maintains a professional relationship with other legal counsel, courts, agencies and professional organizations on behalf of the attorney keeping up-to-date client contacts in InterAction, as well as, detailed client / matter lists.

Works closely with, and effectively manages, assigned lawyers' practice to keep him / her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.

Billing Management

• Efficiently reconciles and processes expenses. Reviews inbox, diary entries, calendar and other items to classify business and personal expenses. Reviews Chrome River and American Express Card to allocate expense items. Obtains original receipts from lawyers in hand or other means, if available. Collaborates with internal or external resources to address all outstanding Chrome River or AMEX items within payment window, running inquiries when necessary.
• Actively manages timekeepers' diaries. Creates draft entries based on knowledge of lawyer activity, review of inbox, diary entries or other knowledge. Edits and reviews entries to ensure conformity to best practices. Proactively manages lawyers to ensure entries meet submission deadlines. Obtains subject matter expert level knowledge of the billing process. Proactively communicates and collaborates with assigned billing coordinators. Coordinates the proper review of proformas, tracks, edits and updates, and facilitates final approval of bill to ensure timely delivery to client. Assists in meeting targets and year-end deadlines.

Project Management

Training and Professional Development

Qualifications

College degree or equivalent

Compensation and Total Rewards Package

Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

Working Conditions

This position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development and effective collaboration with colleagues and management.