Legal Secretary

About the role

Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, is expanding its Jamaica office and seeks a Legal Secretary to support its attorneys. This role offers exposure to cross‑border legal work across the Caribbean.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including calendar management and scheduling of meetings, hearings and deadlines.
• Draft, format, proofread and finalize correspondence and legal documents.
• Prepare bundles, briefs and case files for court, regulatory filings or client matters.
• Liaise with clients, courts, registries, regulators and external parties professionally.
• Maintain physical and electronic filing systems in compliance with firm policies.
• Perform legal research tasks and assist with due‑diligence exercises.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, emails and telephone calls, tracking deadlines and setting reminders.
• Assist with billing, expense reports and matter‑management systems.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a law office or legal administrative role.
• Strong communication skills with clients, stakeholders, court personnel and service providers.

Required skills

• Drafting and formatting legal documents.
• Legal research and due‑diligence support.