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Legal Administrative Assistant

  • willough30
  • 6 days ago
  • 4 min read

Updated: 2 hours ago

Full-time Position – Bryant Park, NY



Kim & Serritella LLP is a boutique law firm specializing in cryptocurrency law, commercial litigation, and business transactions. Founded in 2020, the firm combines big law experience with a personalized, client-first approach. Driven by a shared commitment to integrity, strategic advocacy, and innovation, the K&S team includes attorneys with strong credentials and a proven track record of success in complex, high-stakes legal matters. The firm stands out for its deep understanding of technology, evolving markets, and the modern legal landscape. #LawRedefined


The Company Founded in 2020 by Hee-Jean Kim and James Serritella, the firm was built on a shared mission: to deliver high-quality, ethical legal representation without the bureaucracy and inefficiencies of traditional law firms. Both veterans of top New York City legal institutions, Hee-Jean and James met in law school and bonded over a deep respect for the legal profession and a commitment to serving clients with honesty and excellence. Kim & Serritella prides itself on smart, strategic advocacy delivered with humility and transparency.


The firm offers fair billing practices and custom fee structures designed around client needs, not law firm profits. Every case is handled with tireless dedication, fierce advocacy, and a results-driven mindset. The firm is also committed to social impact. Through the K&S Pro Bono Practice Center, the team provides free legal services to individuals and communities in need, guided by an experienced Pro Bono Counsel. At Kim & Serritella LLP, clients receive more than just legal support—they gain trusted partners who lead with integrity, clarity, and compassion.

The Position The ideal candidate for this role will be highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and exercise common sense and care. The ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information is a must. The legal administrative assistant will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of K&S and should be a consummate professional, whether working with other members of the firm, vendors, or clients. This is a great opportunity for someone to be involved in a small and growing firm and to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on sophisticated big-law matters in a small collegial atmosphere.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support two partners, anticipating their needs and overseeing and coordinating day-to-day administrative tasks, including answering phones, managing schedules, appointments, and meetings as required, ensuring timely reminders and logistics

  • Perform general office tasks, including filing, photocopying, scanning, mailing, and managing documents

  • Responsible for travel management (booking flights, accommodations, ground transportation, itineraries, etc.)

  • Assist with time entry and bookkeeping tasks using Clio and QuickBooks software

  • Opportunity to support legal activities, including the preparation of legal documents, and case management

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, ensuring adherence to retention and confidentiality requirements

  • Draft and proofread emails, letters, and other communications for accuracy and clarity, maintaining a professional and respectful tone

  • Monitor and maintain office supplies, equipment, and technology to facilitate efficient operations and ensure shared spaces are neat, organized, and presentable

  • Prepare and process office-related documentation, such as contracts, agreements, and reports

  • Manage firm resources responsibly, such as creating and tracking office budget/expenses, and be responsible for the timely payment of expenses

  • Ensure the neatness of reception areas and conference rooms

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • No immediate direct reports

Skills & Qualifications

  • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

  • Experience working in a corporate environment with prior law firm experience as an administrative assistant is a must

  • Familiarity and ease with technology; ability to utilize computer skills, including word processing, data entry, email correspondence, etc., with ease and accuracy

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • Ability to multitask with attention to detail

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with varying levels of urgency and deadlines

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and a general can-do attitude

  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to operate as a team player

  • Motivated and curious mentality

  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and stressful situations with poise

Work Environment

  • On-site position located in Bryant, New York

Compensation

  • Position offers an annual salary of $75,000 - $100,000, with additional benefits

Preferred Experience

  • A bachelor’s degree is highly preferred

  • Experience in a mid-size or large law firm

  • Experience in commercial litigation practice group


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • None required

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.



Perks of the Job

Health Benefits

Inclusive Medical Insurance plan with accessory Vision, Dental, and Life coverage

Paid Time Off

Financial Benefits

Dynamic Team

Career Development

Onsite Advantage








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