Senior Legal Support Specialist – Global Finance

Sidley Austin LLP; Charlotte (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP in the United States is seeking a Legal Support Senior Assistant to provide high-level administrative and practice-specific support to attorneys within the Global Finance Practice Group. The role requires proactive organization, independent prioritization, and delivering exceptional client service in a fast-paced environment.

Key duties include managing partners and senior attorney calendars, drafting and proofreading documents, coordinating travel, and supporting billing and

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of legal administrative support experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience supporting partners, senior attorneys, or senior-level professionals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, proofreading, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to partners, counsel, and associates.
• Independently manage competing priorities, anticipate attorney needs, and ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Prepare, edit, format, and proofread correspondence, presentations, and other legal and administrative documents.
• Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and facilitate communications with clients and Firm personnel.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and process attorney expense reports.
• Assist with attorney time entry, monthly billing, proforma review, and invoice preparation.
• Coordinate client billing arrangements, accruals, and financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor billing deadlines, resolve discrepancies, and collaborate with Accounting to ensure timely processing.
• Coordinate practice group meetings, client events, business development activities, and special projects.
• Serve as a liaison among attorneys, clients, and Business Services departments.
• Collaborate with legal support colleagues to ensure continuity of service and effective workload coverage.
• Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes and improve service delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

proofreading

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Document management systems

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP in the United States is seeking a Legal Support Senior Assistant to provide high-level administrative and practice-specific support to attorneys within the Global Finance Practice Group. The role requires proactive organization, independent prioritization, and delivering exceptional client service in a fast-paced environment.

Key duties include managing partners and senior attorney calendars, drafting and proofreading documents, coordinating travel, and supporting billing and