Job Title: Legal Secretary
Job Responsibilities:
The legal secretary will work closely with multiple attorneys, offering comprehensive support that encompasses a variety of tasks. These tasks include the preparation and revision of correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents. The role also involves maintaining calendars, handling various office and client filings, and managing communication lines, such as answering phones and liaising with clients on a daily basis. The legal secretary acts as an intermediary between internal departments and external agencies, ensuring a smooth flow of information and tasks. Additional responsibilities include running conflict checks, opening new client engagements, maintaining docketing for litigation attorneys, transcribing electronic dictation, scheduling depositions, and organizing travel arrangements. The legal secretary is expected to handle complex and confidential time-sensitive material with discretion and efficiency.
Education and Experience Information:
The role requires at least three years of recent legal secretarial experience within a law firm, with at least one year in the labor and employment field. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with a four-year college degree preferred. The successful candidate must type at least 65 words per minute accurately and have familiarity with both state and federal rules and procedures. A solid understanding of technical legal terminology and court filings is necessary, along with experience in trial preparation and briefs. Proficiency in Office Suite 2007, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is a plus.
Qualifications/Skills Required:
Candidates must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent proofreading skills, and the ability to multi-task effectively. Punctuality and excellent attendance are crucial, along with the ability to respond to deadlines and balance workloads efficiently. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a cooperative, small office environment, maintaining open communication with attorneys and support staff at all levels. Proficiency in generating Tables of Authorities is also necessary.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the legal secretary position.
The law firm is an equal employment opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
