Dentons is the world's largest law firm by headcount, operating as a polycentric legal practice with a presence in over 80 countries. The firm provides a comprehensive range of legal services to a diverse clientele, including multinational corporations, financial institutions, and government entities, across sectors such as banking, energy, and technology. In Spain, Dentons maintains a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, offering a multicultural work environment that integrates local expertise with a vast global network. For international professionals, the firm is a key employer for those with cross-border legal experience, particularly in areas like international arbitration and M&A, where English proficiency and global perspectives are essential.

Dentons was formed in March 2013 through the merger of SNR Denton, Salans, and Fraser Milner Casgrain. In 2015, it significantly expanded its global reach by merging with the Chinese firm Dacheng, becoming the largest law firm in the world by number of lawyers.

Legal Secretary - Rome Office

Dentons

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For our Office based in Rome, we are looking for a specialized Secretary to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks.

You will be the point of reference for all queries, requests or issues and will be an integral part of the company's workforce by assisting a team of attorneys and Partners.

As a Secretary you will assume the duty of clerical and administrative support in order to optimize workflow procedures in the office.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily/weekly/monthly agendas and arrange new meetings and appointments
Make travel arrangements
Answer phone calls and redirect them when necessary
Draft and format documents (Word and PowerPoint), perform a few translations
Prepare and distribute correspondence, memos and forms
Open legal matters, collect AML related documents, prepare case files and provide electronic submissions
Hand-deliver documents to court when required
Create expense reports
Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by providing timely reminders
Provide support with the monitoring of trial deadlines
Archive documents
Update case record memories and inventories of contact details
Conduct thorough documentary research
Provide support with the compilation of timesheets

Requirements

Proven experience as Legal Secretary within an international Law Firm
Proficiency in English (level C1 is required)
Proficiency in MS Office
Familiarity with Quadra and PCT electronic filing softwares
Integrity and professionalism
Familiarity with office organization and optimization techniques
High time management capability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

One-year temporary contract with the possibility of extension to permanent.
Lunch tickets
Agile working policy
Welfare

About us
Across over 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organization by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com

Diversity & Inclusion
Essential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We want a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture, which respects individual differences.
We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved. We welcome you to learn more about diversity and inclusion at Dentons.