Legal Secretary

Kingston , Jamaica

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Join an integrated team at Dentons, the largest law firm in the world, providing rich opportunities to work across borders while managing vital administrative tasks for attorneys.

Due to our continued growth and success across the Caribbean, Dentons is seeking to add a Legal Secretary to join our talented team of attorneys and other professionals in our Jamaica office.

Dentons is the world’s largest law firm established in over 80 countries and with over 160 offices worldwide.  We are the most ranked and recognized pan-Caribbean law firm by Chambers & Partners as well as Legal 500 covering 14 jurisdictions throughout the region with a 15th to be added later this year.

As a member of our Dentons team, one will not only be exposed to some of the more interesting work to flow through the region but also be part of an integrated team operating across the Caribbean, working beyond the shores of your home island in a cross-border capacity, and with the opportunity to collaborate with our colleagues across the globe.  Dentons is a fast-paced environment but rewarding both personally and professionally for the appropriate applicants.

In the role as Legal Secretary, you will be primarily responsible for:

  • Providing administrative support to the attorneys including but not limited to managing attorneys’ calendars, scheduling meetings, hearings and deadlines
  • Drafting, formatting, proofreading and finalizing correspondence and assigned legal documents
  • Preparing bundles, briefs and case files for court, regulatory filings or client matters
  • Liaising with clients, courts, registries, regulators and external parties in a professional manner
  • Maintaining and organizing physical and electronic filing systems in compliance with Firm policies
  • Performing legal research tasks as directed and assisting with due diligence exercises
  • Handling incoming and outgoing mail, emails and telephone calls.
  • Tracking deadlines and limitation periods and setting reminders for critical dates
  • Assisting with Billing, expense reports and matter management systems
  • Providing other general administrative support such as photocopying, scanning and courier coordination 

Previous experience in a law office or legal administrative experience is an asset. The ability to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, court personnel, opposing counsel and service providers is a must.

 

All applicants must have the relevant experience to plug into our team and the ability to quickly adapt. To learn more about our firm, please visit dentons.com.

 

Send details to [email protected], no later than September 30, 2025.

Dentons is always looking to invest in the highest-quality talent, recognizing that our success is built on the diverse and unique strengths of each of the members of our Firm.With over 10,000 lawyers, the Firm is uniquely positioned to leverage our global platform and deliver sophisticated and innovative legal services to our clients.Dentons is a truly “polycentric” international law firm that fully embraces the diversity of its geography, cultures and legal traditions. The Firm has no headquarters, no dominant national culture, and proudly offers clients talent from diverse backgrounds and countries with deep experience in Civil Law, English Common Law and US Common Law.At Dentons, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to the success and strength of our Firm and the quality of our advice to, and representation of, our clients. We are committed to providing a flexible environment where everyone respects, supports and learns from our collective skills, talents and differences. By attracting, supporting, prompting and retaining individuals from all backgrounds, inclusive of race, ethnicity, faith, religion or spiritual beliefs, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, abilities, social perspective and other characteristics, we create a dynamic and inclusive work environment that is critical to our success.Wherever you are in the world, we look forward to hearing from you.

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