Italian & English-speaking Legal Secretary (Maternity cover)
Italian & English-speaking Legal Secretary (Maternity cover)
Milan, Italy (Hybrid - 1 day WFH per week after probation)
€32,000 - €38,000 DOE + discretionary bonus
⏰ January/February 2027 start for a 7-Month fixed-term contract
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a growing international law firm? Do you enjoy supporting senior stakeholders, managing multiple priorities and playing a key role within a busy legal team?
We are partnering with a prestigious international law firm to recruit an Italian & English-speaking Legal Secretary for their Milan office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and fast-growing team supporting senior lawyers across a range of international matters.
The Milan office has seen significant growth in recent years and works closely with colleagues across multiple European offices, offering exposure to a truly international environment.
The role:
Supporting Partners and Associates, responsibilities will include:
- Complex diary and calendar management
- Inbox and correspondence management
- Scheduling meetings and coordinating appointments
- Preparing, formatting and proofreading legal documentation
- Managing electronic filing and document management systems
- Opening new matters and assisting with client onboarding
- Supporting engagement letters and legal administration
- Preparing bundles and documentation for client matters
- Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements
- Liaising with clients and external stakeholders
- Assisting with billing and invoicing processes
- Maintaining confidential records and tracking key deadlines
- General administrative support to the wider legal team
About you:
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Fluent Italian and English language skills
- Previous Legal Secretary experience within a law firm
- Strong understanding of legal terminology and legal processes
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills
- Outstanding organisational and multitasking abilities
- High attention to detail
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Professional, proactive and discreet approach
Why join?
- Join a highly regarded international law firm and be part of a growing and ambitious Milan office
- Work closely with senior legal professionals
- Exposure to international and cross-border matters
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Potential future opportunities as the office continues to expand
If you're an experienced Legal Secretary with the relevant language skills and you are looking for an exciting opportunity within an international legal environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for more information.
Please be advised that all CVs will be treated in the strictest confidence and your application will not be forwarded without your permission. We aim to respond promptly; however, due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to contact candidates whose experience closely matches our client’s requirements. For more opportunities, please visit our website.
