What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Secretary position at Key, Greer, Harrison & Casey?
We are looking for a specialized Legal Secretary to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers
- Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partner
- 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
- Maintain and update inventories of contact details
- Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders
Skills
- Knowledge of legal terminology, regulations and court system
- Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, dictaphone etc)
- Proficiency in English
- Outstanding time-management and typing skills
- Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $20