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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Mar 28, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Legal
  • $57K
  • New York

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with high academic standing
  • One year of working experience preferred
  • Must be punctual and reliable
  • Ability to manage a variety of assignments and meet internal and client deadlines
  • Ability to manage certain projects with limited supervision
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills, organizational skills, and a strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work overtime as needed to meet business needs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with individuals of all levels within the firm and clients in a courteous and professional manner
  • Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of matters and manage time and expectations
  • Strong administrative, analytical, and researching skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • ADA Requirements:
  • Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances
  • Needs manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipment
  • Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
  • Ability to work in close proximity to other individuals
  • Ability to carry light to moderate objects, e.g., files, small objects and supplies a short distance
  • Must be able to lift, carry and move objects up to 15/20/25 lbs. on occasion

Responsibilities

  • Assist with organization of materials, overall management of matter, and drafting of documents for your assigned practice area
  • Conduct research, both internal and external, to support your attorney team
  • Review and proofread documents for team
  • Manage all aspects of matter with a proactive approach (ranging from forming entities, attending closings and preparing closing documents to support of Corporate practices, to preparing deposition and trial materials, and attending trial to support attorney teams)
  • Be accountable and have ownership for assigned projects.
  • Manage time records and ensure accurate and timely release of entries spent on projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1888
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP provides leading-edge legal solutions on complex, business critical issues spanning markets and industries. Our approximately 1,200 attorneys across 14 offices worldwide deliver innovative, pragmatic and sophisticated legal services across approximately 45 practice areas.

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