Attorney Support Specialist – Secretary

Latham & Watkins LLP; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Brussels is seeking an organized legal admin assistant to oversee the new matter opening process, perform conflict checks, and draft engagement letters. You will coordinate with attorneys and clients to ensure timely onboarding.

You will manage billing drafts and revisions, liaise with Revenue Management on attorney billing, and handle attorney communications as requested. Fluent English and another European language are preferred, with strong written and spoken skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant administration experience in a legal or professional services environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and another European language (preferably German, Italian, or Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage the new matter opening process, conflict checks, and drafting engagement letters.
• Manage the billing process to produce drafts and revisions, ensuring the submission of client billings.
• Liaise with Revenue Management in relation to attorney billing.
• Manage attorney communications as requested.

Skills

Administration experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage the new matter opening process, conflict checks, and drafting engagement letters.
• Manage the billing process to produce drafts and revisions, ensuring the submission of client billings.
• Liaise with Revenue Management in relation to attorney billing.
• Manage attorney communications as requested.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, "diplôme d'études secondaire", or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably.
• Relevant administration experience in a legal or professional services environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and another European language (preferably German, Italian, or Spanish).