What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Schatz Law Firm?
Successful law firm is seeking a full-time legal secretary. Legal experience is not required.
This legal secretary will work providing a full range of support, including, but not limited to, preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings and documents; calendar maintenance; various office and client filing, electronic filing and transcription.
The successful candidate will have strong accurate typing skills, is a very organized multi-tasking, detail-oriented team player.
Essential Functions
· Assist attorney in all day to day activities.
· Answer phones and communicate with clients on a daily basis.
· Preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings, documents and other clerical assignments as directed.
· Handle a wide variety of complex and confidential time-sensitive material.
· Prepare new client engagements as requested.
· Maintain calendars, reports and electronic records.
· Transcribe electronic dictation.
· Various office and client filing; proofreading documents.
Qualifications/Skills Required
· Typing 65 wpm.
· Punctual with excellent attendance.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent attention to detail.
· Ability to multi-task, and timely respond to deadlines as well as balance workload.
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook and Word.
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in cooperative, small office environment and communicate with outside attorneys and court staff on every level.
Educational Requirements
· High School diploma or equivalent required.
· College degree preferred.
Hours are 9:00-5:00 (M-F)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20