Secretary

Goodwin is a firm that partners with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and regulatory compliance. As a Legal Secretary, you will provide essential administrative and executive support to attorneys and business leaders, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication within the legal team.

Responsibilities

• You will play a crucial role in managing the daily operations of our legal team. Your responsibilities will include managing complex calendars, arranging meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements for attorneys, paralegals and business leaders
• You will manage all aspects of meeting logistics, e.g., booking conference rooms, registering guests, securing equipment, and arranging catering services
• Efficiently managing all communication modalities including calls, emails and hard copy mail. you will ensure communications are handled appropriately and in a timely manner
• Additionally, you will prepare and process expense reports and check requests, ensuring accurate documentation for timely reimbursement/payment
• You will provide backup support to other secretaries, including absence coverage and overflow tasks as needed
• You will be responsible for proofreading and editing legal documents, correspondence, memos, and other communications to ensure accuracy and clarity
• You will assist with the preparation, management, and distribution of audit response letters, and maintain organized, up-to-date client and administrative files in the firm’s electronic document management system, ensuring quick document retrieval and compliance with firm policies
• You will open new client and/or matter numbers, maintain and edit matters, perform conflict checks, and prepare engagement letters, coordinating their signing through DocuSign
• You are responsible to facilitate time entry for assigned attorneys and paralegals including input, review, edit and release of time
• May support billing process e.g., track billing deadlines, circulate prebills to attorneys for review, etc

Skills

• High school diploma/GED required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Exceptional organizational skills, allowing you to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with efficiency and precision
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality in the legal field
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
• Thorough understanding of the firm's structure and the resources available
• Proactive in identifying areas for improvement within existing processes and procedures
• Strong analytical skills, enabling you to find solutions to various administrative challenges
• College degree preferred but not required

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement & Savings Plan
• Emergency back-up child and adult care
• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Employee discounts and perks

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