What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Peninsula Law?
We are looking for an experienced legal assistant who can help the busy attorneys and paralegals at our law office assist clients. You’ll be responsible for managing office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and ensuring our legal team is aware of upcoming deadlines. You’ll also be responsible for case management, office management, assisting with processing legal documents, and performing any other tasks as needed to ensure our firm is operating efficiently. If you work well in a fast-paced environment and consistently deliver a high-quality work product, reach out to us today!
Compensation:$26 hourly
Responsibilities:
- Complete legal research as needed under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals
- Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines
- Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly
- Schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
- Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department
Qualifications:
- Experience with legal software, litigation case management, and docketing programs
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary
- Applicants must have excellent communication skills and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with quick turnaround times
- High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate’s degree is a plus
- Must be able to type at least 50 WPM
- Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products
Must have a minimum of 3 consecutive years of office experience.
Notary preferred or willing to get a notary license.
Must be a non-smoker.
About Company
We specialize in probate, conservatorships, trust administration, and litigation.
Salary : $26