Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Albany, NY

Law Firm

Albany, NY

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Albany, NY

Legal Staff

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Legal Secretary/Assistant The candidate will provide administrative support to one or more lawyers. Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners. Greet visitors and perform an initial screening of clients. Type case briefs and synopses of depositions, contracts and testimony. Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions. Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate. Maintain and update inventories of contact details. Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and providing timely reminders. Should have proven experience as legal secretary. Knowledge of the constitution, legal terminology, regulations and court system. Knowledge of Word Perfect and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems (NYSCEF), transcription software, dictaphone, etc). Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus. Proficiency in English. Outstanding time-management and typing skills. Ability to multitask.