Are you a legal secretary? Would you like to work with one of the top law firms in the US? If so, R & W Group has a great new opportunity! One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a legal secretary to join the Privacy and Cybersecurity practice team. You would also assist 3 additional partners and associates. In this role you would have responsibilities including direct client and partner communication, accounting and billing, and calendar and travel management. The firm will consider candidates without a traditional legal secretary background and prefers those who have strong customer/client service experience and are able to build/maintain strong relationships. Ideal candidate:

Proactive, professional, and solution-oriented
Highly organized, strong communicator
Prior experience supporting C-suite level executives
Prior Capitol Hill experience
Available/flexible for OT opportunities Requirements:
5+ years of related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient in MS Office applications Preferences:
Degree from an accredited college or university
Global Law Firm or Capitol Hill Experience
Ability to type 50 WPM This is a varied and fast-paced role supporting the Privacy and Cybersecurity practice area team. The firm is looking for an experienced operational professional who enjoys solving complex problems and is motivated by flawless execution. You must be an independent self-starter. In this role you would support partners, demonstrate sound judgment, and establish a foundation of loyalty through behaviors that inspire trust. You must understand the importance of confidentiality and discretion while simultaneously communicating context to stakeholders; empowering them to make informed decisions and solve problems. The firm is looking for someone who naturally operates with a customer service mindset enabling them to partner with a broad range of personalities and adapt to unique traits and working styles.

Duties And Responsibilities

Coordination & Operational Support
Provide coordination and operational support to assigned lawyers in the Privacy and Cybersecurity practice area team.
Ensure lawyers time is aligned with their priorities through demonstrated understanding of the core business and by leveraging strategic prioritization strategies.
Build relationships and trust with key stakeholders and partners.
Increase bandwidth and productivity by anticipating needs and taking ownership of planning, executing, and delegating activities which create an extra layer of accountability.
Perform other duties as assigned as part of business operations.
Communications & Calendar Management
Maximize efficiency and communication by building out systems and processes for increased organization and unified workstreams.
Communicate with and build/maintain relationships with key high-profile clients of the Privacy and Cybersecurity practice area team.
Maintain Outlook inboxes including reviewing incoming communications, prioritizing items in terms of deadline, and respond, if applicable.
Handle and screen all incoming communications (phone, email, video teleconferences, etc.) and respond, file, and delegate within the team appropriately.
Provide complex and dynamic scheduling and calendar support for the assigned lawyers.
Advance preparation for all commitments and engagements, including comprehensive briefing materials and pre-reads, meeting agendas, presentations, itineraries etc.
Review all materials for accuracy and completeness.
Accounting & Billing
Facilitate work with the Accounting Department to coordinate client bills, generate monthly internal utilization reports, provide monthly and/or quarterly estimate reporting data, analyze billing data, and respond to miscellaneous client inquiries/requests.
Process new business forms, new client/matter reports, and conflicts of interest checks.
Provide oversight for time entry, proformas, and bills for the assigned lawyers.
Monitor Practice Area Team expenditures for budgeting purposes.
Maintain roster of billing arrangements for key clients.
Maintain monthly financial reports
Travel Arrangements
Coordinate U.S. & Foreign travel arrangements by securing end to end arrangements including flights, hotels, transfers, itineraries, and any necessary visa documentation.
Promptly handle unexpected travel changes in a proactive and efficient manner.

Required

Education and/or Experience:
5+ years of related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficient in MS Office applications

Preferred
Degree from an accredited college or university
Global Law Firm or Capitol Hill Experience
Ability to type 50 WPM
Solid compensation ($70 – 95k, DOE), great benefits. Apply online or register with us at www.r-wgroup.com.