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Title : Legal Secretary

Location : District of Columbia - Washington
Refer to Job # ACHH705339


Legal Secretary Duties: Preparing and editing Firm/Client letters, memoranda, briefs, pleadings, agreements, contracts and other documents. Acting as backup to other module team members to support additional attorneys or paralegals when necessary. Supporting Client needs and recommending approaches that will meet our commitment to the most cost effective client service. Maintaining all client and general files (electronic and paper) in an orderly fashion for matters assigned to the attorney or paralegal. Maintaining attorney CLE compliance records in conjuction with CLE coordinator. Coordinating travel arrangements, scheduling of conference rooms, and catering for meetings. Receiving visitors and maintaining good public relations with clients and retaining confidentiality of attorney-client relationship. Utilizing direct time & billing systems to submit attorney/paralegal time to Accounting and preparing client invoices. Processing all expenses for attorneys/paralegals, utilizing Firm standard software. Maintaining open communication with attorney and/or paralegal assigned to and other team members on the status and quality of all work in progress. Arranging for assistance from administrative staff departments (document processing, photocopy, facsimile, mailroom personnel and accounting) as necessary to complete work assigned. Acting as liaison for new attorneys in the onboarding process by conducting orientation on Firm/departmental procedures. Qualifications: Prior legal secretarial experience, financial markets and corporate/securities preferred, technical abilities including Word, time and billing and document management systems within network environment and excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Individual must be dependable, responsible and possess the ability to work independently, and remain diplomatic when dealing with all Firm personnel. The ability to perform repetitive motions (typing and filing), as well as keying in large amounts of data into the computer for extended periods of time is essential. Punctuality and regular attendance is expected. The ability to work overtime (including occasional weekend), when needed, is essential.
 
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