Hybrid NYC Legal Practice Assistant - Land Use Support

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herbert smith freehills kramer usNew York (NY)

Paralegals and Legal Assistants Offices of Lawyers

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About the role

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (US) LLP in New York is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and practice support to attorneys in the Land Use Department. The role emphasizes document production, meticulous scheduling, and accurate matter records, with a hybrid work arrangement in NYC. Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading memoranda and letters, preparing redlines, managing time entries, mailings, and client/matter intake, and assisting with

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