Legal Assistant, German Speaker

GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.

full-time

Posted on: 9/4/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per year

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

Provide a broad range of administrative and clerical support for partners, associates, and paralegals in the German Corporate Practice Group
Create, transcribe, revise and maintain legal documents and correspondence
Make edits to documents, spreadsheets, and letters; prepare and assemble error-free final documents and ensure timely delivery
Screen telephone calls and serve as liaison between attorneys and internal/external contacts
Open, stamp, sort mail and note dates; retrieve files and documents; maintain filing system, contact list, and calendar
Enter attorney time into time system and prepare/complete administrative forms and expense reports
Handle administrative matters including conflict checks, receiving reports, file opening/closing, and billing review
Coordinate attorneys' schedules, make travel arrangements, schedule appointments and necessary resources (conference rooms, vendors)
Copy documents, coordinate office assistance, file/box/close files as needed
Assist with internal and client meetings; find factual information on the Internet as directed
Provide assistance to other staff as requested and perform other duties or special projects as assigned

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Three to five years of legal support experience, preferably in a law firm
Fluency in German (native or near-native proficiency strongly preferred)
Strong proficiency in oral and written German with ability to perform accurate dictation
Ability to type at least 70 wpm without error
High level of proficiency in MS Office and iManage
Knowledge of relevant legal terminology
Knowledge of the procedures for establishing and maintaining legal and other records and files
Ability to gain confidence and trust of attorneys and staff and work well with others
Strong grammar, excellent proofreading skills, and attention to detail
Strong multitasking skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Professional demeanor and detail orientated