Our client a leading Am Law 100 firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide administrative and client service support to attorneys practice groups and clients. This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative and client-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consistent in-office support to foster collaboration cross-training and peer-level assistance.
- Manage and coordinate legal practice tasks projects and administrative functions.
- Handle billing-related tasks time and expense entry opening of new matters and client meeting coordination.
- Work closely with internal departments (finance client service center practice support etc.) to complete tasks and projects efficiently.
- Draft edit and file legal documents and correspondence with courts and agencies.
- Maintain client materials within the document management system.
- Support the client billing process including proofreading applying task codes rate changes write-offs and expense reporting.
- Assist attorneys with managing legal and administrative practices ensuring superior client service.
- Manage scheduling presentations and reporting for attorneys and practice groups.
- Provide flexibility and adaptability in handling additional assignments and special projects as needed.
Proficiencies
- Advanced organizational prioritization and delegation skills.
- Expert knowledge of grammar spelling and punctuation.
- Proficiency in MS Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Knowledge of timekeeping expense processing and legal billing procedures.
- Familiarity with court jurisdictional and agency processes.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to meet deadlines and support firm standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree preferred.
- At least 4 years of legal secretarial or related legal administrative experience (required).
- Corporate law experience (required).
- Litigation experience (preferred).
3 days in office
non-exempt (OT eligible)
Benefits & bonus eligible