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Job Description
Legal Secretary, Corporate Kutak Rock
LLP - 3.7
Little Rock, AR Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $60,000 a year 18 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid jury duty Paid parental leave Health savings account AD&D insurance Partner benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Military leave Adoption assistance Parental leave Employee assistance program Career development plan Vision insurance Referral program Paid sick time Qualifications Executive administrative support High school diploma or GED Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Kutak Rock seeks a Legal Secretary in its Little Rock office. This position will provide executive administrative support to multiple attorneys in our corporate department, with emphasis on public company securities and M&A. This position plays a vital role in the day-to-day operations of a high-volume corporate practice group, managing confidential communications, complex calendaring, client relationships, and transactional documents. The ideal candidate is a consummate professional with a strong sense of discretion, organization, efficiency, and attention to detail. This position is full-time (37.5 hours), in-office position, Monday - Friday.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate and manage an active calendar of meetings, client calls, internal briefings, and transaction closings; prioritize and resolve scheduling conflicts with poise Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and internal teams; manage email correspondence and draft professional communications Assist with the preparation, formatting, and proofreading of deal-related documents, closing binders, board materials, and NDAs, often under tight deadlines Arrange complex domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, and detailed itineraries Track billable hours, coordinate monthly billing processes, and assist with time entry, expense reimbursements, and invoice follow-ups Organize and maintain client and deal files (physical and electronic), ensuring document version control and secure recordkeeping Build strong rapport with key corporate clients, anticipate client needs, and uphold the firm's high standard of client service Provide logistical and administrative support on corporate transactions including M&A, financing, and governance matters Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism Assist with and maintain attorney continuing legal education (CLE) records and bar association memberships Assist with other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Skills and Abilities Ability to work under pressure of deadlines while managing multiple priorities with urgency and discretion Ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask with a keen attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with legal billing and document management software (e.g., Intapp, NetDocuments) a plus
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience High School degree or equivalent required; bachelor's degree, comparable experience, or paralegal certification preferred Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting senior executive or partner, preference given to corporate and transactional law firm experience and experience in public company matters Arkansas Notary Public certification preferred
Position Information Status:
Non-Exempt Salary Range:
$45,000-$60,000 Per year, commensurate with education and experience.
Work Arrangement:
In Office Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. 1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked. 1 hour of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Referral Program. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing. Additional Information Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. About the Firm Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to "allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person," and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 21 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity. We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement, and loyalty of our people.
