Spherion is recruiting for the position of Legal Secretary for one of our clients in Baton Rouge.This is a solid Temp to Hire order, however, our client would not be opposed to taking the Direct Hire route for the right candidate.The Legal Secretary will work with several Attorneys with the responsibilities of typing, preparing and filing legal documents, other duties would require drafting of petitions, and amending petitions.Once you are brought on perm with the client you will receive a very generous benefits package: 100% paid employee's health insurance.After one full year of employment, you are eligible to participate in their 401K program, with the firm matching up to 4%.
Responsibilities:
The Legal Secretary will be responsible for typing, filing legal documents, draft and amend petitions. motions for dismissal, status conference and discovery responses.Other duties will be to formatting documents for State, Federal and Appellate courts.
Working hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
*The Legal Secretary will be responsible for typing, drafting , filing legal documents and amending petitions.
*Experience with coordinating with Attorneys, Paralegals and legal Assistants on filings to meet deadlines
*Dictation
*Multi tasker and someone with a great attitude who is willing to pitch in
Education:
Associate
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
*Format documents for state, federal and appellate courts
*Draft pleadings such as motions for dismissal, status conferences and discovery responses
*Experience with sending releases to the DNR for approval
*Experience with E-filings
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key responsibilities
The Legal Secretary will be responsible for typing, filing legal documents, draft and amend petitions. motions for dismissal, status conference and discovery responses.Other duties will be to formatting documents for State, Federal and Appellate courts.
experience
1-4 years
skills
*The Legal Secretary will be responsible for typing, drafting , filing legal documents and amending petitions.*Experience with coordinating with Attorneys, Paralegals and legal Assistants on filings to meet deadlines*Dictation*Multi tasker and someone with a great attitude who is willing to pitch in
qualifications
*Format documents for state, federal and appellate courts*Draft pleadings such as motions for dismissal, status conferences and discovery responses*Experience with sending releases to the DNR for approval*Experience with E-filings
education
Associate