Legal Secretary - International law firm

About our client

With a presence in key global markets, it offers comprehensive expertise in sectors such as financial services, technology, real estate, energy, and construction. They are looking for a Legal Secretary for their corporate finance team.

Job responsibilities

1. Service Delivery: Provide proactive secretarial and administrative support, managing meetings, travel, and communications, ensuring alignment with the firm's risk policies and client onboarding requirements.
2. Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams, contributing to client service initiatives and supporting client events.
3. Business Development Support: Assist in editing bids, proposals, and marketing materials, updating fee earners' CVs, and maintaining the firm's CRM system to track client interactions.
4. Document Management: Draft, format, proofread, and manage legal and marketing documents, ensuring consistency and compliance with house style.
5. Billing and Expenses: Support the billing process by preparing and finalizing bills, handling pre-bills, and submitting expense claims in line with firm policies.
6. Project Coordination: Open and maintain client files, manage conflict checks, and ensure all documentation is properly stored or archived.
7. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery and efficiency, promoting innovation within the practice group.
8. Collaboration: Work closely with fee earners, partners, and business operations teams, providing support across multiple business units and covering other functions when needed.

The ideal talent:

1. Education: Diploma or equivalent; professional certification in secretarial services preferred.
2. Experience: Between 5 to 10 years of prior experience in a similar legal secretary role in an international law firm.
3. Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, CRM systems (e.g., Interaction), and document management.
4. Attributes: Proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable, with strong communication and organizational skills.

What's on Offer:

1. Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience.
2. Professional Development: Continuous learning and career growth opportunities.
3. Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance.
4. Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plans, and other firm benefits.

How To Apply?

Interested applicants kindly attach the latest copy of your resume (with details of your last drawn and expected salaries).

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Morgan McKinley Pte Ltd

Benedicte Slocombe

Senior Manager

EA Licence No: 11C5502

Registration No: R1441484