Legal Talent Assistant at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, NY

Summary: Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is a prestigious law firm seeking a Legal Talent Assistant to support various administrative functions related to legal personnel. The role involves managing the lawyer departure process, coordinating office transfers, and providing general support for attorney transitions and leaves. Responsibilities: - Handles administrative aspects of lawyer departure process - Coordinates logistics related to transfers between offices - Provides general administrative support related to attorney leaves and transitions to alternative work arrangements - Drafts and responds to employment verification requests - Answers phones and troubleshoots questions - Assists with heavy volume of Legal Personnel confidential filing - Maintains various tracking charts related to department processes - Reviews and analyzes different sections of the Legal Personnel budget on a monthly basis - Conducts tours for large start date groups in addition to one-off hires and visits from London associates - Coordinates delivery of special items to associates (e.g., new hire gift, flowers) - Supports special projects, as needed - Performs other duties, as assigned Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree with high academic standing preferred - At least one year of related administrative work experience preferred - Ability to work and interact with attorneys at all levels and the ability to gain strong knowledge of the Firm, its culture, practices and policies - Ability to deal discreetly with confidential information - Excellent writing and communication skills, in addition to superior judgment - Proficiency in computer applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and other Legal Personnel (including PeopleSoft) and applications built specifically for the Firm - Ability to work well under pressure and coordinate several activities at one time - Capable of solving problems and meeting deadlines - Ability to work overtime, as needed Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree with high academic standing - At least one year of related administrative work experience Required Skills: Legal Personnel applications Important Skills: Administrative support Nice-to-Have Skills: Coordination skills, Confidential information handling Benefits: Paid time off, Medical, Dental, Vision care, 401(k), Substantial health club discounts