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Legal Administrative Assistant Short Hills, NJ, USNew York, NY, US Apr 10, 2026 Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a highly organized and experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to provide support to our corporate lawyers in our New York office. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment supporting sophisticated transactional work for high-profile clients. This position is hybrid and can be located in our NY Midtown or Short Hills, NJ office. Responsibilities + Manage core legal administrative tasks, including conflicts checks, new client-matter openings, expense reconciliation, billing, electronic approvals, calendaring, conference room reservations, and travel arrangements. + Coordinate and track high-priority action items, deadlines, and follow-ups to ensure timely delivery by attorneys. + Handle confidential and sensitive communications, including screening and managing emails, calls, and correspondence with clients, partners, and executives. + Utilize the Document Management System (iManage) for secure filing, organization, and efficient retrieval of documents and records. + Provide high-level administrative and organizational support, such as planning internal/external meetings and conferences, including catering and logistics. + Anticipate needs, prioritize competing demands, and proactively manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced setting (overtime may be required periodically). + Other duties may be assigned to support the teamu2019s needs and fully meet the requirements for this position. Qualifications & Experience + Minimum of 5+ years of legal administrative experience in a mid- to large-size law firm, with strong preference for prior support in Corporate, Capital Markets or Finance practices. + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). + Demonstrated proficiency with legal-specific tools: iManage (required); familiarity with Intapp, Emburse (formerly Chrome River), Kiteworks, and Litera strongly preferred. + Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently, professionally, and discreetly with clients, high-level partners, and executives. + Proven ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and thrive in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment. + Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and capacity to manage multiple priorities while remaining proactive and solutions oriented. + Must be able to work overtime as needed and have flexibility in working from both locations. Salary Pursuant with states' laws, the salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000, based on experience and local market. Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses. _Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records._ _If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at ._ About Dentons Redefining possibilities. Together, everywhere. For more information visit Nearest Major Market: New York City Nearest Secondary Market: Newark