Job Description

Job Title: Administrative assistant: Legal Team

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid Schedule)

Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our Legal team within Investment Banking. This individual will provide administrative support to the legal department, ensuring the smooth operation of daily activities and maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Key responsibilities:

Manage daily administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, coordinating calendars, and preparing correspondence and legal documents.
Maintain and organize confidential files and records.
Liaise with internal departments and external counsel, ensuring timely document flow and compliance with regulatory deadlines.

Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, preferably within a Legal or financial environment
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power point, and Outlook) and experience with document management systems.

Primary Location, New York Full Time Salary Range of $70,000-$90,000.

About Us

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.

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