DWF

Legal Secretary

DWF

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Paris • 🇫🇷 France

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

TypeScript

About the role

  • Opening client files (conflict checks, KYC, creating files in SECIB Neo)
  • Drafting and processing invoices and requests for client file checks
  • Preparing and submitting expense reports
  • Supporting the creation and formatting of PowerPoint presentations
  • Managing RPVA systems (e-Barreau and e-Carpa) for service of pleadings notifications, filing documents, scheduling hearings, managing funds, and renewing e-barreau keys
  • Organizing travel and business trips
  • Drafting and formatting legal documents, including summonses, motions, and procedural pleadings
  • Transcribing dictations and handling correspondence with courts and legal parties
  • Maintaining hearing calendars, preparing briefs and trial bundles, and supporting case file organization
  • Conducting legal research and collaborating with lawyers to prepare cases

Requirements

  • Previous experience in legal and administrative roles, preferably in a law firm
  • Proactive, team-oriented attitude with a strong willingness to learn
  • Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high service standards
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Autonomous approach with the ability to manage workload effectively
  • Proficiency in English, with professional written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
  • We are committed to ensuring every member of our team feels valued and fairly rewarded throughout their journey at DWF.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
  • We aim to provide a positive experience for every candidate, offering reasonable adjustments where needed.
  • If this role excites you but your profile does not perfectly match every criterion, please still apply. You may be the right person for this role or another position within our broader team.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
legal document draftinglegal researchinvoice processingexpense report preparationcase file organizationtranscriptionKYCconflict checksPowerPoint formattingcalendar management
Soft skills
proactive attitudeteam-orientedwillingness to learndeadline managementattention to detailautonomous approacheffective workload managementprofessional communication