What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Jersey Hired?
Jersey Hired is partnering with an established staffing firm to identify an experienced Legal Secretary (Client Service Specialist) for a leading Am Law 100 firm in Washington, D.C. This is an exceptional opportunity for a polished, detail-driven professional with a strong track record supporting senior partners within high-performing litigation teams.
About the Role
The Client Service Specialist will provide comprehensive administrative and practice support to the firm’s Litigation group. The ideal candidate brings strong longevity, excellent communication skills, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced, collaborative legal environment.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate extensive travel, meetings, and complex calendar scheduling
• Manage time entry, expense reports, billing review, and client invoicing
• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents (Spanish language skills are a major plus)
• Partner with internal support teams and external vendors
• Open new matters, maintain files, and ensure adherence to firm protocols
• Serve as a liaison with clients and support attorneys’ practice needs
• Assist with presentations, events, and internal initiatives as needed
Key Qualifications
• 6 years of legal secretarial experience
• Strong litigation and/or international arbitration background
• Experience supporting senior partners and legal teams
• Spanish proofreading, translation, and document drafting strongly preferred
• High level of discretion, accuracy, and organizational ability
• Proven capability to work independently and within a team
• Stable work history within global law firms preferred
This is a fully in-office position, requiring consistent presence to support a dynamic legal team and ensure seamless day-to-day operations.
If you’re a polished, proactive legal secretary seeking a long-term professional home, we’d love to connect.
At this time we are only considering applications from candidates who are either U.S. Citizens or who have a work authorization that does not now, or in the future require sponsorship by the client.
Salary : $76,000 - $108,000
