Legal Talent Assistant
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is a prestigious law firm seeking a Legal Talent Assistant to support general legal personnel duties. The role involves handling administrative tasks related to lawyer transitions, managing confidential filings, and providing logistical support for attorney-related processes.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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
- Ability to work overtime, as needed
- Bachelor's degree with high academic standing preferred
- At least one year of related administrative work experience preferred
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision care
- 401(k)
- Substantial health club discounts
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