Legal Secretary
Core
A commercial and operational support role within a major law firm, focusing on financial management, matter lifecycle coordination, and process improvement rather than traditional administrative tasks.
Role type
Senior Legal Operations / Practice Management Support
Builds
Financial reports, client matter documentation, pitch materials, and operational processes for a law firm.
Domain
Legal Services / Law Firm Operations
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Financial management, matter lifecycle management, client reporting, process improvement, presentation support, event coordination, technology adoption
Preferred skills
Commercial mindset, problem-solving, ownership, AI initiative involvement
Responsibilities
Manage billing, WIP, and matter financials; prepare cost estimates and client reports; open, close, and archive legal matters; coordinate firm and client events; support pitches and presentations; drive process improvement and new technology initiatives.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on operational role