Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP · 5 days ago
Legal Secretary
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expAkin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. They are currently seeking several Legal Secretaries to support practices such as Public Law & Policy and Investment Management, providing secretarial and administrative support to attorneys and other personnel.
Hiring Manager
Raechel Reynolds
Responsibilities
Type and edit on the computer system legal and other documents (including correspondence, memoranda, bills, timesheets and project work) from handwritten or typed materials
Copy, distribute, send (electronically and/or via mail, courier or express service), file and otherwise handle completed work
Proofread and redline work for accuracy of copy, format, grammar, punctuation and syntax
Receive, screen and transmit telephone calls, conference calls and messages to/from attorneys, clients and staff
Handle incoming and outgoing mail
Perform secretarial functions associated with firm administrative tasks, including processing new client/matter requests, client bills, time reports and expense reports
Set up and maintain files
Coordinate conferences, meetings and appointments
Coordinate travel arrangements, securing air and ground transportation and hotel accommodations
Coordinate work as needed with office, firm and third-party service departments, including Document Support Services, IT, Office Services, Conference Services, and Accounting
Provide secretarial assistance to visitors, summer associates and attorneys whose secretaries are absent
Accept overflow work from the Secretarial Manager, Secretarial Team Coordinators and other secretaries as needed
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of five years of secretarial experience supporting partner level attorneys
Ability to type at least 70 words per minute with accuracy
Thorough knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Proficiency in e-Filing and all court procedures
Ability to produce TOCs and TOAs manually & accurately
Thorough knowledge of the proper preparation of time records, expense reports, client bills and conflict-checking forms (if applicable to position)
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including grammar, spelling and punctuation
Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions
Thorough familiarity with legal terminology pertinent to general legal concepts and specific area(s) of assignment
Proficiency with advanced telephone functions, including conference calling and voicemail
Excellent telephone manner
Familiarity with legal filing and record-keeping practices
Calendar management and case tracking
Strong organizational skills
Ability to perform clerical tasks with a high degree of accuracy
Proficiency on office equipment used on a regular basis including computers, printers, copy machines, facsimile machines and telephones
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through completion
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks, and respond to changing priorities
Ability to establish effective working relationships within the office and firm, and with clients, vendors and others outside the firm
Ability to perform mathematical functions - add, subtract, multiply, divide, work with percentages, etc
Strong service orientation
Commitment to professional growth
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of client and office information and adhering to the Firm's Core Values
Preferred
Specialized secretarial degree, associate and/or bachelor's degree desirable but not required
Some paralegal experience desired but not required
Shorthand or fast notes (if applicable to position)
Benefits
Full range of health and other insurance benefits
Financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility)
A discretionary bonus
Various paid time off benefits
Company
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Akin is a global law firm with more than 900 lawyers and advisors who pride themselves on dedication to their clients and their communities.
1001-5000 employees
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