Legal Staff Paralegal in Metairie, LA

Law Firm

Metairie, LA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Metairie, LA

Legal Staff

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Legal Secretary/Paralegal The candidate will provide administrative support to one or more lawyers. Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues, and partners. Write synopses of depositions, contracts, testimony, and medical summaries. Source and verify important case intelligence. Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions, or petitions. Preserve an updated case record system. Answer phone calls, take notes/messages, and redirect calls when appropriate. Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders. Legal Secretary certification or diploma is required. Must have proven experience as a legal secretary. Have knowledge of the constitution, legal terminology, regulations, and court system. Must have knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, dictaphone, etc). Knowledge of Adobe is required. Have proficiency in English. Have outstanding time-management and typing skills. Have the ability to multitask.