<p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About the Firm:</strong></p><p>Our client is a boutique law firm in New York City, focusing on domestic and international corporate, litigation, and arbitration matters, particularly in Latin America. We are seeking a Full-Time Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant to support three partners in our Corporate/Latin American Department<strong>.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>This role provides administrative and legal support at the partner level—two partners have full workloads, and the third requires lighter assistance. The ideal candidate is college-educated, fully bilingual in Spanish and English, and highly organized, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks in a fast-paced legal environment<strong>.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Answer incoming calls, schedule conference calls, and respond to emails on behalf of attorneys</li><li>Open and manage new client matters</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars and schedule meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements</li><li>Enter attorney time using Aderant timekeeping and billing software</li><li>Prepare and submit attorney expense reports</li><li>Input, format, and edit legal and business documents</li><li>Complete corporate forms and documentation for bank and brokerage accounts</li><li>Organize and maintain client and attorney files (physical and electronic)</li><li>Prepare and distribute billing invoices to clients</li><li>Monitor and manage deadlines, meetings, and key dates</li><li>Transcribe dictations from computer or Dictaphone</li><li>Update and maintain contact databases and mailing lists</li><li>Handle clerical tasks including FedEx, faxing, scanning, and filing</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>

<p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>College degree required</li><li>Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written)</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Highly detail-oriented and organized</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines</li><li>Strong sense of discretion and commitment to client confidentiality</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)</li><li>Experience with Aderant or similar legal billing/timekeeping systems preferred</li></ul><p><br></p>

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