IP/Tech Legal Secretary: Organized Scheduling & Docs

Baker & McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker McKenzie seeks an experienced legal secretary to provide secretarial and administrative support to attorneys. You will manage calendars, organize meetings, travel, and draft or format legal documents with minimal supervision.

The role requires strong English communication, high accuracy, and the ability to handle confidential information under tight deadlines. Prior IP/Technology practice exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent; Secretarial degree preferred.
• Prior legal or professional services support experience, preferably IP/Technology.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; able to proofread and format documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars and scheduling requirements.
• Coordinate meetings, events and travel arrangements (domestic and international).
• Process vendor invoices and admin documentation; prepare expense reports.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

English communication

Typing speed

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Secretarial degree preferred

Tools

iManage

Intapp Time

Intapp Open

Chrome River

Job description

Baker McKenzie seeks an experienced legal secretary to provide secretarial and administrative support to attorneys. You will manage calendars, organize meetings, travel, and draft or format legal documents with minimal supervision.

The role requires strong English communication, high accuracy, and the ability to handle confidential information under tight deadlines. Prior IP/Technology practice exposure is a plus.