Washington, DC
Flexible – Depends on Experience
International Trade Legal Secretary
As the International Trade Legal Secretary supporting the Washington, DC office of a large international law firm, you will be responsible for highly substantive work related to countervailing and antidumping matters. This is the perfect opportunity for the experienced International Trade Legal Secretary that is ready for more responsibility in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. Previous litigation and trade experience is required. Responsibilities will include managing projects and preparing filings for the Department of Commerce and International Trade Commission. This law firm offers a collegial work environment, competitive salary and generous benefits.
About the Job:
- Provide high level support to attorneys and clients.
- Manage administrative proceedings before various agencies and courts, including preparation of filings and briefs.
- Conduct legal and factual research.
- Collect and analyze company and industry data and statistics.
- Docket deadlines and coordinate large filings.
- Monitor and circulate weekly trade news digest.
- Communicate with attorneys, clients, paralegals, administrative support staff, and vendors to gather information and data, and to coordinate deliverables.
About the Culture:
- The attorneys and staff are all welcoming and are enjoyable to work with day to day
- The firm loves to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and special employee events
- This is a place where you will be fully engaged with the work and able to take on substantive projects
About You:
- You take initiative and have excellent research skills.
- Detail Oriented. Perfection is your middle name and you do not let things fall through the cracks. You understand that it’s your job to be mindful of deadlines and excellent work product.
- Tech Savvy. You feel comfortable using Word, Excel, and Adobe, in addition to legal databases and research tools.
- Multi-tasker. You can juggle multiple projects at once without dropping the ball. In fact, you thrive in an environment where you can wear many hats.
- Self-Starter. You are always five steps ahead of everyone else. You anticipate deadlines and take ownership of your work product.
Equal Opportunity Employer