What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Confidential?
Local, well-known litigation firm seeks immediate hire of a qualified Legal Secretary to join its robust practice. This position requires the willingness to work in an office setting, dependability, and the capacity to effectively handle the high-volume workload of one or more paralegals. Prior experience in the legal field is required and the ideal candidate would be familiar with litigation. We offer a unique office building with free parking, a dynamic work environment, exceptional benefits, a competitive salary commensurate with experience and skillset, and opportunity for professional development. The position will include training and direction from experienced legal professionals and continual support from internal departments such as IT, Marketing, and Accounting. If you desire to join a firm committed to professionalism, transparency, integrity, and extraordinary service to both its employees and clients, apply now.
Qualifications/Experience
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and active listening skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage time appropriately
- Confidentiality when handling sensitive information
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Understanding legal terminology
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience with electronic filing systems in WV courts is a plus
Responsibilities
- Communicating professionally with clients, attorneys, and legal staff
- Handling mail for one or more paralegals
- Creating and maintaining case files in organized manner
- Preparing basic legal documents and correspondence
- Proofreading documents and ensuring enclosure of all attachments/exhibits
- Scanning, filing, and copying documents
- Set up conference rooms for events
- Assist in scheduling and managing calendars
- Various additional secretarial and/or legal assistant tasks, dependent on candidate’s skillset
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person