Assistant (Legal Secretary)

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The Assistant (Legal Secretary) is responsible for providing support for assigned attorneys and / or senior management performing a variety of legal secretarial and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Answer multiple phone lines; screen and direct calls as appropriate
• Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and arrange conference / teleconference calls
• Make arrangements for travel, transportation and accommodations via Internet and / or through the Firm's travel department
• Process expenses through Firm expense application (Chrome River)
• Prepare attorney diaries through Firm diary application (Intapp)
• Utilize various office machines to transmit data, print, duplicate, fax and PDF
• Create and maintain attorney files using alphanumeric systems
• Coordinate with Conference Services when scheduling meetings for room reservations, food / beverages and audio / visual equipment needs
• Prepare and process client bills, working closely with Billing department
• Create, revise and proofread letters and various legal documents
• Provide backup coverage for other assistants and receptionists
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Salary Information

DC Only : The estimated base salary range for this position is $55,000 to $70,000 at the time of posting.

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible.

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