Senior Legal Secretary — Fast-Paced, Detail-Driven Support

Arnold & Porter LLP; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys and practice teams in our Boston office. This role suits a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values client service.

You will manage calendars, prepare and format documents, assist with client billing, coordinate travel, and maintain confidential filing systems while ensuring matters move forward.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of legal secretarial experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Typing proficiency of 60+ words per minute.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, editing, proofreading, and formatting legal documents and other materials.
• Managing attorney workflow, priorities, and deadlines.
• Collaborating with attorneys and ARC to provide seamless support.
• Assisting with client billing activities and prebills.
• Opening new client matters and coordinating file requests with Governance team.
• Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Entering and finalizing attorney time entries.
• Maintaining electronic and physical filing systems.
• Scheduling meetings and events, including invitations and catering.
• Managing calendars, phones, and routine correspondence.

Skills

Typing 60+ WPM

Excellent communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

iManage

Emburse

DTE Time Entry

ChatGBT

Copilot

Claude

Job description

Arnold & Porter is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys and practice teams in our Boston office. This role suits a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values client service.

You will manage calendars, prepare and format documents, assist with client billing, coordinate travel, and maintain confidential filing systems while ensuring matters move forward.