Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Administrative Assistant

New York, NY, US

Jan 5, 2026

Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Legal Administrative Assistant for our New York Office. This position will provide administrative support to our Capital Markets lawyers in a highly collaborative working environment. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal administrative tasks, including conflicts checks, client-matter openings, reconciling expenses, billing, electronic approvals, calendaring, conference room reservations, travel arrangements

• Coordinate and track high-priority action items and follow-ups to ensure attorneys meet deadlines

• Handle confidential communication, including managing and screening emails, calls and correspondence.

• Utilize the Document Management System (iManage) for secure and timely filing and retrieval of electronic records/documentation

• Provide administrative and organizational support, including planning of internal and external conferences and meetings, and organizing catering

• Proven ability to manage a heavy workload, prioritize competing deadlines and work overtime as needed

• Duties may be ongoing or ad-hoc in nature

• Other duties may be assigned to fully meet the requirements for this position

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in a mid- to large-size law firm with prior legal administrative experience in Capital Markets, Corporate, Finance or Litigation practice preferred

• Technical proficiency in MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Proficient in iManage. Intapp, Emburse, Chrome River, Kiteworks and Litera

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact confidently and discreetly with clients and high-level partners and executives with exceptional focus

Salary

New York Only DOE: $90,000 - $110,000

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at [email protected].

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