What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary/Paralegal for Personal Injury and Civil Practice position at Ewaniszyk Law Firm?
Legal Secretary for Personal Injury Practice (only candidates with PI and or Civil Legal Experience will be considered)
Include:
- Providing administrative support to one or more lawyers
- Effectively communicating with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners
- Greeting visitors and perform initial screening of clients
Job brief
We are looking for a specialized Legal Secretary to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. You must have working knowledge of Personal Injury procedures. You will work under the supervision of an attorney and will also provide support in assigned legal cases.
The goal is to sustain efficiency of all office procedures and case management so as to guarantee reliability and consistency.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage correspondence
- Prepare and process standard legal documents including subpoenas, contracts, summonses, appeals, warrants and motions
- Organize and coordinate legal meetings including client interviews, hearings and depositions
- Maintain schedules and calendars including court diaries
- Prepare forms including accident reports, courtroom requests and client applications
- Proofread and edit legal documents
- Set up and maintain databases and files
- Document and maintain case details
- Handle incoming mail and calls
- Communicate verbally and in writing to answer inquiries and provide information
- Organize delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials
- Conduct research and collate information relevant to cases
- Arrange hearing dates
- File motions
- Follow up on pending court cases
Education and Experience
- Relevant training or qualifications
- Knowledge of personal injury procedures
- Experience of relevant software applications
- Working knowledge of legal procedures and legal terminology
- Knowledge of local, state and federal filing rules
- Proficient in spelling, punctuation, grammar and other English language skills
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
- Transcription and typing skills
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality
- Planning and organizing
- Information management
- Integrity
- Judgment and decision-making
- Initiative
- Ability to multitask
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25