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Sidley Austin LLP · 1 day ago

Legal Secretary

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$66K/yr - $100K/yr

3+ years exp

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Legal Secretary to join their Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy and Privacy and Cybersecurity practice groups. The role requires providing high-level administrative support to attorneys, managing workflows, and ensuring seamless operations while maintaining professionalism with high-profile clients.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide high-level administrative and operational support to attorneys within the practice group

Manage workflows, track deadlines, and align priorities across multiple projects

Partner with legal secretaries, paralegals, and other staff to ensure seamless operations

Anticipate attorney and client needs, taking initiative to resolve issues and enhance efficiency

Maintain attorney calendars, schedule internal/external meetings, and coordinate logistics

Screen and prioritize emails and calls; draft correspondence where appropriate

Prepare attorneys for meetings by compiling materials, agendas, and background documents

Liaise professionally with high-profile clients, regulators, and stakeholders

Support billing processes, including time entry, review of proformas, and submission of invoices

Track budgets, prepare financial summaries, and monitor client billing arrangements

Coordinate with Accounting on utilization reports and compliance with engagement terms

Assist with new matter intake forms and conflict checks

Coordinate domestic and international travel (flights, accommodations, itineraries, visas)

Proactively resolve last-minute changes with urgency and professionalism

Qualification

Legal secretarial experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteDocument management systemsAdobe AcrobatTyping skillsOwnership & initiativeDiscretionProblem solvingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

3+ years of legal secretarial experience in a professional services or law firm environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems

Preferred

Strong typing and document formatting skills (55+ wpm)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Prior experience in a global law firm and/or supporting a partner

Benefits

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits program

Company

Sidley Austin LLP

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Sidley is an elite global law firm.

Founded in 1866

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.sidley.com

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