Legal Administrative Specialist (National Law Firm)
7 days ago
Garden City
Title: Legal Administrative Specialist (National Law Firm) Company: Nationally Recognized Law Firm Location: Garden City, NY (On-site) Compensation: Base salary up to $90,000, paid overtime, bonus eligibility, full benefits, 401(k) Overview for Legal Administrative Specialist: A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Specialist to support firmwide operations with a strong emphasis on advanced Microsoft Office expertise, process optimization, and internal training. This role is ideal for a legal administrative professional who enjoys being a go-to resource, thrives in a collaborative environment, and prefers supporting the firm as a whole rather than being dedicated to individual partners. The position plays a critical role in ensuring consistency, efficiency, and best practices across legal and administrative teams. Key Responsibilities for Legal Administrative Specialist: • Serve as a firmwide administrative and technology support resource, assisting attorneys and staff across practice groups rather than being assigned to specific partners., • Leverage advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to support document production, formatting, version control, data tracking, and presentation development., • Act as a subject matter expert for MS Office functionality, templates, styles, macros, collaboration tools, and productivity features used within the firm., • Train and onboard new hires on firm-approved Microsoft Office practices, workflows, document standards, and efficiency tools., • Develop and maintain best practices, job aids, and training materials related to legal document preparation and administrative systems., • Provide high-level document support including drafting, editing, proofreading, and formatting complex legal documents and correspondence to firm and court standards., • Support firmwide calendaring, scheduling, and administrative coordination as needed, including deadlines, meetings, and internal initiatives., • Collaborate with IT, legal operations, and administrative leadership to identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and workflow enhancements., • Provide support on special projects, system rollouts, and firm initiatives as assigned. Qualifications for Legal Administrative Specialist: • 5+ years of experience in a law firm environment as a legal secretary, executive assistant, paralegal, or legal operations professional., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word (styles, formatting, templates), Excel (formulas, tracking, reporting), PowerPoint (presentations), and Outlook., • Experience training or mentoring others on software, systems, or administrative processes strongly preferred., • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality., • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills., • Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and work independently in a fast-paced environment., • Collaborative mindset with a service-oriented approach to firmwide support