Senior Legal Secretary

Senior Legal Secretary

Location: Paris

Term: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time (9:30pm – 6:00pm)

Our client, an international law firm are seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Secretary to join its Paris office, supporting Partners and Associates within its Finance and Private Equity practice groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive and high-level administrative support to Partners and fee earners
• Manage complex diaries and coordinate travel arrangements
• Handle email and document management using iManage
• Oversee billing processes in coordination with the finance team
• Draft and amend legal documents, letters, and presentations
• Open new clients/matters and assist with compliance procedures
• Liaise professionally with clients and internal stakeholders
• Maintain up-to-date client records and contact databases
• Assist with expense claims and internal reporting
• Support team-wide collaboration and knowledge-sharing

Requirements:

• Fluent bilingual proficiency in both French and English (written and spoken) is essential
• Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting at Partner level in a legal, corporate, or financial environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Professional, calm, and confident approach under pressure
• A team player with a positive, proactive attitude

This is a fantastic opportunity for a bilingual legal secretary looking to take the next step in their career within an elite international law firm environment.

If this Legal Secretary role sounds of interest and you have the relevant experience, please apply now!