Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Tampa, FL

Law Firm

Tampa, FL

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Tampa, FL

Legal Staff

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Legal Secretary The candidate will provide excellent client/customer service and support for more than one attorney. Type, edit, e-File pleadings and compose correspondence, including letters, memorandum and other documents. Heavy scheduling for depositions, hearings, meetings, etc. Update and maintain databases (., e-mail lists, I-Create information, and client matter lists). Interact with clients, visitors, and attorneys/staff from other firm offices. Open new files, check conflicts of interest and maintain all client and general files. Make appointments and travel arrangements, maintain calendar and deadline reminder system. Assist billing department in processing monthly client invoices. Process vendor invoices for payment, and enter attorneys expenses. Maintain professional appearance and attitude, maintain good public relations and customer service with clients, and maintain the confidentiality of the attorney-client relationship.

The candidate should have 5+ years of litigation experience as a legal secretary, with a background minimum of 2+ years in Insurance Services/Defense. Must have working knowledge and experience in e-filing in both state and federal court systems. Must have strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail, strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with management, staff and external entities, including clients of the firm. Must possess a minimum typing speed of 65 words per minute, be proficient in and have knowledge of relevant software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, and consistently produce a high-quality work product.