Legal Assistant
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtAbout the role
About the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.
Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.
At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity.
Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.
Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.
Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.
Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.
Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: The Legal Assistant supports staff attorneys in all legal and administrative functions, including calendar management, document preparation, file management, and internal/external communications.GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
As the Legal Assistant, you will support attorneys in all legal and administrative functions, including calendar management, document preparation, file management, and internal/external communications.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Coordinate and schedule meetings
Document and process incident reports and insurance claims
Assist with insurance certificate and proof of insurance requests
Document and distribute auto insurance cards and registrations
Assist with the Museum’s annual non- fine arts insurance renewal
Draft Committee meeting minutes
Assist in the preparation of document productions and litigation support
File and support annual federal and state registration applications, including Certificates of Residency and NYS public solicitation license
Liaise with Planned Giving team on non-tangible asset trust and estate matters (e.g., bequests of cash, retirement account distributions, etc.)
Support trust and estate attorneys with tangible asset trust and estate matters (e.g., bequests of art, archival material, etc.)
In collaboration with tax attorneys, manage outside counsel for annual multi-state charitable registration renewals
Develop and maintain project tracking systems and follow up with attorneys and external parties on responses and deadlines
Draft and maintain digital and paper records of correspondence, notes, notices, filing confirmations, estate materials, and other matter documentation
Prepare files for deposit in Museum Archives
Answer incoming calls and transfer or take messages, as necessary
Provide coverage for other legal assistants, as necessary
Other duties, as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree required, with coursework in a legal field a plus.
1-2 years of administrative or legal assistant experience
Familiarity with legal terminology and processes preferred
Experience with document management and filing systems
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
Adaptability and willingness to assist with varied tasks
COMPENSATION RANGE:
Pay Range: $41.00 - $42.00 / Hourly
The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent o
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