Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary (Long-Term Contract)
Location: Hybrid (Primarily Remote, occasional in-office days required - Brookfield Place, NY 10281)
Duration: 6-9 Months (or Longer)
Pay: $30.00 per hour
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary to join our team for a long-term contract opportunity. This role offers the flexibility of primarily remote work, with occasional in-office days at our Brookfield Place location in New York City. You will play a crucial role in supporting our arbitration processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in managing arbitrator applications and updates.
Responsibilities:
- Arbitrator Application Management:Analyze, process, and apply lengthy Arbitrator Applications and complex Arbitrator Updates.
- Ensure arbitrator profiles are accurate and complete.
- Communicate directly with arbitrators to obtain and clarify necessary information, particularly regarding disclosures.
- Disclosure Management:Ensure arbitrators’ disclosures are added correctly and efficiently.
- Communicate arbitrator disclosure changes to relevant parties on assigned cases.
- Rule Application:Learn and apply arbitrator classification and disqualification rules.
- Administrative Support:Prioritize and manage workload effectively.
- Handle routine matters independently and complex matters under close supervision.
- Exercise critical and independent judgment in executing all functions.
- Maintain meticulous tracking of all assignments and tasks to ensure completion.
- Communication:Utilize excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with arbitrators, parties, and internal teams.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Proven ability to handle complex administrative tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment.
- Proficiency in standard office software and systems.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate of $30.00.
- Flexible hybrid work environment (primarily remote).
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the legal field.
- Long term contract.
