Risk Management Legal Assistant Full Time

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
tkyarborough@debevoise.com
212.909.8827
 
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law.