Senior Legal Secretary: Multi-Attorney Support & Billing

Baker McKenzie International; Washington; Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker McKenzie is seeking an experienced legal administrative professional to support attorneys across multiple practice areas in a fast-paced law firm environment. This role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and delivering exceptional administrative support.

Responsibilities include managing calendars, travel, billing and time-entry, drafting and editing legal documents, and coordinating complex meetings.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of legal secretarial or legal administrative experience in a law firm.
• Strong experience supporting multiple attorneys.
• Experience with billing and time-entry processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to attorneys.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and edit legal correspondence and documents.
• Manage complex attorney calendars, meetings, and scheduling requests.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Assist with attorney billing, time entry, and related administrative tasks.
• Handle high volumes of emails, calls, and requests while managing competing priorities.
• Prepare presentations and client-facing materials.
• Collaborate with attorneys and business professionals across multiple practice groups.
• Support process improvement initiatives and leverage technology to improve efficiency.

Skills

Organizational skills & multitasking

Effective communication

Independent work with deadlines

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Baker McKenzie is seeking an experienced legal administrative professional to support attorneys across multiple practice areas in a fast-paced law firm environment. This role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and delivering exceptional administrative support.

Responsibilities include managing calendars, travel, billing and time-entry, drafting and editing legal documents, and coordinating complex meetings.