Senior Legal Secretary

JR France; Paris; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading international law firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Secretary to support Partners and Associates in its Paris office. This role requires bilingual proficiency in French and English, alongside significant experience in legal or corporate environments. The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative support, manage complex diaries, and handle document management, ensuring smooth operations within the Finance and Private Equity practice groups.

Qualifications

• Fluent bilingual proficiency in French and English is essential.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting at Partner level.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-level administrative support to Partners and fee earners.
• Manage complex diaries and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Draft and amend legal documents and presentations.

Connaissances

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Outils

Microsoft Office

iManage

Description du poste

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Working Hours: Full-time (9:30pm – 6:00pm)

Our client, an international law firm are seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Secretary to join its Paris office, supporting Partners and Associates within its Finance and Private Equity practice groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive and high-level administrative support to Partners and fee earners
• Manage complex diaries and coordinate travel arrangements
• Handle email and document management using iManage
• Oversee billing processes in coordination with the finance team
• Draft and amend legal documents, letters, and presentations
• Open new clients/matters and assist with compliance procedures
• Liaise professionally with clients and internal stakeholders
• Maintain up-to-date client records and contact databases
• Assist with expense claims and internal reporting
• Support team-wide collaboration and knowledge-sharing

Requirements:

• Fluent bilingual proficiency in both French and English (written and spoken) is essential
• Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting at Partner level in a legal, corporate, or financial environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Professional, calm, and confident approach under pressure
• A team player with a positive, proactive attitude

This is a fantastic opportunity for a bilingual legal secretary looking to take the next step in their career within an elite international law firm environment.

If this Legal Secretary role sounds of interest and you have the relevant experience, please apply now!