Overview
Risk Management Legal Assistant Jobs in New York, New York, USA at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Location: New York
Risk Management Legal Assistant
Legal Support Services, New York Office
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals as members of our administrative community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our firm to our lawyers and clients through true
collaboration
.
The firm is seeking a full-time entry level
Risk Management Legal Assistant
to join our New York Office.
Responsibilities include
but are not limited to:
Taking a team-focused and collaborative approach to:
Assist the firm’s Office of General Counsel in providing legal and risk management support to the firm and its personnel
Communicate with firm partners, associates, other lawyers and staff members on a regular basis
Respond to questions about the firm’s key risk management policies
Assist in maintaining up-to-date conflicts databases
Develop practice area expertise and contribute to trainings
Cultivate professional relationships with firm personnel
Working in a detail-oriented and organized manner to:
Revise and update internal firm documents
Assist members of the Office of General Counsel with projects relating to risk management support, including conflicts and the implementation of professional responsibility obligations
Help establish and maintain certain internal information screens
Review and analyze engagement letters and client outside counsel guidelines
Assist with legal and ethics research and analysis
Draft materials for internal firm trainings
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school with a minimum 3.5 G.P.A.
Willingness to make a two-year commitment to the firm
Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication talents and a professional manner for all business interactions
Ability to take ownership of job responsibilities and meet deadlines with minimal oversight and direction
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks under time constraints
Ability to work overtime, to travel when needed
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
TO APPLY:
Please mention where you saw this position posted when applying. Send cover letter and resume with undergraduate GPA to:
Human Resources
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Title: Risk Management Legal Assistant
Company: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary, Legal Counsel, Financial Law, Legal Assistant)
