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Legal Secretary

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Clifford Chance US LLP is seeking a full time Legal Secretary to help provide high-level administrative support to our attorneys. This role requires strong attention to detail, great organizational and analytical skills, and a strong client service attitude. Successful candidates will be personable, responsive, and proactive. This position will be located in our Houston office and report to the Houston Office Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Foster an environment of superior client service, collaboration, and teamwork;
Provide day to day administrative support to our attorneys;
Work closely with the Client Development & Marketing ("CDM") team to understand the practice group's offerings, clients, and markets. Provide administrative support to the CDM function of the practice group, as needed;
Coordinate new matter openings and obtain conflict waivers;
Coordinate meetings, assist in organizing client events/seminars, travel arrangements, appointments, and conferences;
Coordinate with the Billing team on billing matters;
Enter attorney time into the Firm's billing system (Expert Time);
Type, edit, proofread and finalize documents;
Create, maintain, and manage files;
Prepare expense reports;
Maintain attorney contacts in the Firm's Client Relationship Management Software (InterAction);
Maintain attorney biographies, as needed;
Collaborate with resources inside and outside the Firm as appropriate to complete projects or tasks;
Provide back-up coverage for other secretaries, as needed; and
Perform other administrative functions and duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree or equivalent training preferred.
3-5 years of related legal or executive secretarial experience in a law firm or professional services firm.
Must have a high level of typing accuracy at a minimum of 60 wpm.
Must possess excellent organizational and client service skills.
Must have a proactive and positive approach.
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and growing environment.
Must be able to work independently or as part of a team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize competing demands to meet deadlines.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to work overtime as assigned including working outside the core business hours as needed.
Must be independently legally authorized to work in the United States.

FIRM SUMMARY:

Clifford Chance is one of the world's leading law firms, helping clients achieve their goals by combining the highest global standards with local expertise. The firm has unrivalled scale and depth of legal resources across the three key markets of the Americas, Asia and Europe and focuses on the core areas of commercial activity: capital markets; corporate and M&A; finance and banking; real estate; tax; pensions and employment; litigation and dispute resolution.

Alongside world-class legal careers, Clifford Chance offers excellent opportunities in the support functions that underpin its business operations. By joining our Business Professionals team, you will help us to innovate in the way we deliver our services and enable us to run a successful multinational business that never stands still. Business Professionals are integral to the running of the firm and are critical to its success.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

It has been and continues to be the Firm’s policy to provide equal opportunity and equal terms and conditions of employment to all employees and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, immigration status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic predisposition, or any other status protected by law.

Alternatives are available for individuals who are unable to use or access our online application system. For assistance, please contact Clifford Chance's Human Resources Department at Human Resources Department or call 212-878-8000.

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Clifford Chance offers you the opportunity to join a global law firm with one of the most pre-eminent legal practices in the world. Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures and languages. In a world where commercial success increas...

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Hybrid, based in London, United Kingdom

DATE POSTED

August 4, 2023