? Apply Now: FAS Team Secretary
Company: Sidley Austin LLP
Location: Washington
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
FAS Team Secretary US-DC-Washington D.C. Job ID: 2025-10080
Type: Regular-Full Time of Openings: 4 Category: Secretarial
Services Sidley Austin LLP Overview The FAS Team Secretary provides
lawyers and other legal personnel with administrative, secretarial,
and clerical assistance. The FAS Team collaborates, coordinates,
maintains effective and efficient workflow, follows policies and
procedures set by the Firm; establishes and maintains harmonious
working relationships with team members, top level management,
supervisors, coordinators, coworkers, and clients by performing the
following: Responsibilities - Coordinates foreign and domestic
travel arrangements by securing air, hotel, rail, and car
reservations for lawyers and clients. Prepares travel expense
reports and other business-related expenses using the electronic
accounting system and prepares itinerary for lawyers and
colleagues. - Maintains electronic calendar of meetings and
appointments, and apprises lawyers of responsibilities in advance
of commitment. Coordinates luncheons and schedules conference rooms
for meetings using electronic room scheduler software. -
Facilitates work with the Accounting Department to coordinate
client bills, generates monthly internal utilization reports,
provides monthly and/or quarterly estimate reporting data, analyzes
billing data, and responds to miscellaneous client
inquiries/requests. Processes new business forms, new client/matter
reports, and conflict of interest checks. - Inputs daily diaries
for lawyers in electronic Time Billing System; proofreads and edits
time diaries for accuracy. - Proofreads and revises all documents,
including engagement letters, PowerPoint presentations, memoranda,
audit letters, client deliverables, and other correspondence, etc.,
for accuracy, grammar, punctuation and syntax, and drafts
correspondence. - Types and prepares legal papers and
correspondence such as briefs, letters, memoranda, tables,
charts/spreadsheets, complaints, and motions. Also generates Table
of Contents, Table of Authorities, and redline documents. -
Collaborates with departments across the Firm to complete required
tasks within the role utilizing appropriate resources. - Performs
other duties as assigned. Salaries vary by location and are based
on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant
market, skills, experience, and education of the selected
candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available,
it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our
compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a
comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found
at Sidley.com/Benefits. Qualifications To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and
Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the
requirements below. The requirements listed below are
representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of
the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email
staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human
Resources). Education and/or Experience: Required: - 1 - 3 years of
related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination
of education and experience - Proficiency in MS Office applications
Preferred: - Degree from an accredited college or university -
Ability to type 55 wpm - Law Firm experience - Legal terminology
and legal document formatting Other Skills and Abilities: The
following will also be required of the successful candidate: -
Strong organizational skills - Strong attention to detail - Good
judgment - Strong interpersonal communication skills - Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills - Able to work harmoniously
and effectively with others - Able to preserve confidentiality and
exercise discretion - Able to work under pressure - Able to manage
multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities Sidley
Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer LI-JW1
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