Job Description
Job Description
Title: Legal Secretary
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Attorney(s)
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance!
- Disability, Life, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance!
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)!
- Generous Paid-Time Off!
- Company Paid Holidays!
- 401(k) with Company Match!
- Ability to Work From Home Two Days Per Week!
- Onsite Free Gym!
- Development and Career Growth Opportunities!
- On-Site Parking!
WHO WE ARE: Bonezzi Switzer Polito & Perry Co. L.P.A. is an industry leader known for outstanding trial results and superb counselors in law. Collectively, our lawyers have tried well over 900 cases to verdict, the overwhelming majority of which have been defense verdicts. We pride ourselves on thoroughly investigating every claim and putting forth a persuasive presentation before a judge and jury. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and meet our qualifications, we would like to speak with you!
JOB SUMMARY: Provides legal support for attorney(s). Transcribes dictation, produces letters and court documents, coordinates mailings and performs scheduling. Communicates well between clients and appropriate departments to ensure work is completed without delay. Works hard and takes pride while providing excellent service representing the BSPP brand in a safe working environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Transcribes dictation.
- Handles administrative duties such as copying, filing, mail, travel arrangements, etc.
- Schedules all depositions and hearings.
- Drafts confirmation letters for signature by attorney(s) for meetings, telephone conferences, depositions, etc.
- Inputs billable time into firm’s accounting system for attorney(s).
- Maintains attorney(s) calendar.
- Performs scheduling.
- Processes new files from clients.
- Processes dismissed/settled files.
- Processes vendor invoices.
- Processes expense forms.
- Performs court filings, docket checks, obtains probate court files, etc.
- Processes notices of deposition.
- Assists in the preparation for trial (exhibits, scheduling testimony, etc).
- Assist with special projects when required.
- Knowledge of Excel and Access.
- Processes updates to client contact information in Access.
- Previous Asbestos litigation experience is required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.