Cornerstone Research

Cornerstone Research

Executive Assistant (Legal Secretary)

New York, NY

Sponsorship not specified$65k-$86kDetected 19 days ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingExcelResearchCommunicationMentoringOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • If you are meticulous with details and looking for an opportunity to showcase your superior client service and communication skills, then we would like to meet with you!
  • The Executive Assistant will handle confidential firm information which requires a high level of discretion while simultaneously anticipating administrative needs, managing workload, and producing work of the highest quality in a timely manner.
  • We are looking for an innovative problem-solver with a great eye for detail and an even greater sense of ownership.

Responsibilities

  • The Executive Assistant will have primary responsibility for providing administrative support to 5+ local executives to optimize efficiency, while independently managing administrative tasks and coordinating special projects.
  • Create, organize and maintain administrative structure for each project (LAN and hard files, document storage, project set up and closure.
  • Manage executives' calendars, travel arrangements, and process expense reports.

Requirements

  • The ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm's financial and operational functions.
  • The ability to juggle multiple tasks, requests, and priorities while also coordinating and collaborating with team members is essential to success in the role.

Nice to have

  • This serves as a meaningful way for us to celebrate excellence, awarded based on both individual impact and our collective success as a firm.
  • 2+ years of directly related experience
  • professional services experience preferred.

Compensation

  • Base Salary Range: $65,200 - $85,600
  • Individual base compensation will be tailored to your primary work location and the unique depth of experience you bring to the firm.
  • Annual Performance Bonus: This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus with a target of 5%.
  • We view compensation as more than just a paycheck

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare options, a monthly wellness subsidy, and complimentary access to premium wellness apps.
  • Robust retirement savings plans to secure your long-term financial goals.
  • Specialized support including fertility treatments, parental leave, back-up childcare, eldercare services, concierge assistance for personal errands, and pet care.
  • Our industry-leading benefits are designed to offer peace of mind and flexibility, featuring:
  • Growth & Culture: A firm-wide commitment to mentorship, continuous learning, and a vibrant, inclusive community.
  • We look forward to learning more about how your unique perspective can strengthen our team.
  • A hybrid work model that balances collaborative in-office time with telecommuting flexibility, alongside generous paid time off to recharge.
  • Work-Life Blend: A hybrid work model that balances collaborative in-office time with telecommuting flexibility, alongside generous paid time off to recharge.

Company info

  • Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.
  • We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.
  • We're looking for passionate individuals who share our firm's core values and can bring varied perspectives and experiences to our team. The firm's uniquely collegial, supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting, enriching aspects of a Cornerstone Research career.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity:
  • We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research.
  • Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.
  • We're looking for passionate individuals who share our firm's core values and can bring varied perspectives and experiences to our team.
  • The firm's uniquely collegial, supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work.
  • We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events.
  • To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting, enriching aspects of a Cornerstone Research career.
  • Cornerstone Research provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected categories, such as age, sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, creed/religious belief, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information or testing, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (except where permitted by law), sexual orientation, ethnic background, citizen status, ancestry, national origin, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.
  • Generate monthly invoices for executives which includes proofreading and editing prebills, finalizing and sending invoices to clients and tracking accounts receivables.
  • Assist with conflict checks, generate engagement letters, and create correspondence files.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • us, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (except where permitted by law), sexual orientation, ethnic background, citizen status, ancestry, national origin, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or

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