Description
Role purpose
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
Pay Transparency
This position is bonus eligible and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) based on number of hours worked. The US base compensation for this position is expected to be $92,000 to $102,000 annually if located in an office in Washington, DC. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE--Agency candidate submittals will not be considered for this role and we are not able to respond to inquiries by individual agencies.
About Us
Baker & McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. Should candidates require any reasonable adjustments and/or accommodations when applying to or interviewing with our Firm, please notify recruitmentservices@bakermckenzie.com.
Additional Information
At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world-class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.