The Assistant Managing Attorney will report directly to the Managing Attorney and will assist with the following:
Consulting with attorneys on legal procedural issues.
Supervising a staff of ten employees and overseeing the daily law clerk assignments, service and filing of court papers both in hard copy and through e-filing, docketing, legalization of documents and case monitors.
Assist with Associate and Paralegal training re: court systems, court rules and preparation, service and filing of court papers.
Requirements:
J.D required; Admitted to practice in New York.
The candidate must have at least one year of experience working in a Managing Attorney's Office.
Possess excellent communication and supervisory skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, work productively as a team player with attorneys and staff at all levels.
Detailed knowledge of State and Federal court rules and procedures.
Expertise in electronic filing.
Able to prioritize, handle multiple projects, and to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
Possess a high degree of integrity and sense of confidentiality.
Description Robert Half has an immediate need for an Executive Assistant. This talented individual will help maintain administrative duties and other projects as assigned. You will have the opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment where hard-work and quick thinking are rewarded. This Executive Assistant role is located in the New York, New York area and is a long-term contract / temporary employment opportunity.
