TEMPORARY Confidential Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant

TEMPORARY FULL TIME POSITION

QUALIFICATIONS·

Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a legal secretary in law firm, corporation or public entity; Familiarity with legal documents and terminology; Ability to perform basic legal research; Ability to type with a speed of at least 50 wpm with high accuracy; Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs; Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines; Superior written and oral communication skills; Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; Minimum of high school diploma (or equivalent); Some college preferred; Must have transportation

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.
• Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation.
• Conserves attorneys time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; organizing client conferences, and attorney meetings; scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions; coordinating preparation of charts, graphs, and other courtroom visuals; preparing expense reports.
• Maintains attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, dispositions, and travel; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; monitoring evidence-gathering; anticipating changes in litigation or transaction preparation requirements.
• Represents attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney.
• Documents and inputs attorney time and reimbursable expenses; prepares invoices; tracks payments
• Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.
• Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence.
• Maintains office supplies by checking stocks; placing and expediting orders; evaluating new products.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Job Types: Temporary, Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
• Legal Secretary: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30,000 - $54,000