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Legal Secretary (Health & Life Sciences) The candidate will type and edit on the computer system legal and other documents (including correspondence, memoranda, bills, timesheets and project work) from handwritten or typed materials. Copy, distribute, send (electronically and/or via mail, courier or express service), file and otherwise handle completed work. Proofread and redline work for accuracy of copy, format, grammar, punctuation and syntax. Receive, screen and transmit telephone calls, conference calls and messages to/from attorneys, clients and staff. Handle incoming and outgoing mail. Perform secretarial functions associated with firm administrative tasks, including processing new client/matter requests, client bills, time reports and expense reports. Set up and maintain files. Coordinate conferences, meetings and appointments. Coordinate travel arrangements, securing air and ground transportation and hotel accommodations. Coordinate work as needed with office, firm and third-party service departments, including Document Support Services, IT, Office Services, Conference Services, and Accounting. Provide secretarial assistance to visitors, summer associates and attorneys whose secretaries are absent. Accept overflow work from the Secretarial Manager, Secretarial Team Coordinators and other secretaries as needed. High School Diploma or equivalent experience is required. Specialized secretarial degree, Associate's and/or Bachelor's degree is preferred. Should have 5+ years of litigation secretarial experience supporting health and life sciences partner level attorneys. Some paralegal experience is desired. Typing skills of 70+ WPM is required.
