Legal Administrative & Technology Specialist

Title: Legal Administrative & Technology Specialist

Company: Nationally Recognized Law Firm

Location: Garden City, NY (On-site)

Compensation: Base salary up to $90,000, paid overtime, bonus eligibility, full benefits, 401(k)

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Overview for Legal Administrative & Technology Specialist: 

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative & Technology Specialist to support firmwide operations with a strong emphasis on advanced Microsoft Office expertise, process optimization, and internal training.

This role is ideal for a legal administrative professional who enjoys being a go-to resource, thrives in a collaborative environment, and prefers supporting the firm as a whole rather than being dedicated to individual partners. The position plays a critical role in ensuring consistency, efficiency, and best practices across legal and administrative teams.

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Key Responsibilities for Legal Administrative & Technology Specialist:

• Serve as a firmwide administrative and technology support resource, assisting attorneys and staff across practice groups rather than being assigned to specific partners.
• Leverage advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to support document production, formatting, version control, data tracking, and presentation development.
• Act as a subject matter expert for MS Office functionality, templates, styles, macros, collaboration tools, and productivity features used within the firm.
• Train and onboard new hires on firm-approved Microsoft Office practices, workflows, document standards, and efficiency tools.
• Develop and maintain best practices, job aids, and training materials related to legal document preparation and administrative systems.
• Provide high-level document support including drafting, editing, proofreading, and formatting complex legal documents and correspondence to firm and court standards.
• Support firmwide calendaring, scheduling, and administrative coordination as needed, including deadlines, meetings, and internal initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT, legal operations, and administrative leadership to identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and workflow enhancements.
• Provide support on special projects, system rollouts, and firm initiatives as assigned.

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Qualifications for Legal Administrative & Technology Specialist:

• 5+ years of experience in a law firm environment as a legal secretary, executive assistant, paralegal, or legal operations professional.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word (styles, formatting, templates), Excel (formulas, tracking, reporting), PowerPoint (presentations), and Outlook.
• Experience training or mentoring others on software, systems, or administrative processes strongly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a service-oriented approach to firmwide support