Legal Secretary

To provide secretarial and administrative support as required to attorneys Main responsibilities Prepare attorneys' correspondence, and other legal documents as requested Ability to appropriately draft information on behalf of the timekeeper with little or no direction Manage attorneys' calendars Schedule and organize complex activities such as meetings, travel, and seminars Update and proof visual presentations Organize and prioritize large volumes of email and phone calls Respond to regularly occurring requests for information Type general correspondences, memos, charts, tables, graphs, business plans, etc. Proofread copy for spelling and grammar making appropriate changes Volunteers to assist others in practice groups and office. Works harmoniously in a team environment and fosters team spirit Share information and expertise readily with staff members at all levels Technical skills, qualifications and experience High School Diploma or equivalent; secretarial Degree preferred A large amount of legal secretarial experience; work experience in a legal or professional services environment A minimum of Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Intermediate knowledge of office systems (i.e., Intapp Time, Intapp Open, etc.) Very able to complete fine hand manipulation (heavy typing, dialing, filing); sitting/standing/walking/stooping; ability to lift to 25 lbs Can work independently prioritizing work and meeting deadlines Knowledge of marketing resources and relevant materials Excellent English verbal and written communication skills Actively pursues opportunities for self-development/collaboration Understands Firm structure and available resources Looks for ways to improve processes and/or procedures Some analytical ability is required to find solutions to various administrative problems and prioritize workloads #J-18808-Ljbffr Baker McKenzie