Legal Secretary

Responsibilities:

- Opening office in the morning
- Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs
- File and organize legal documents and correspondence
- Draft and proofread legal correspondence and routine documents
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and court hearings
- Answer phone calls and take messages with proper phone etiquette, including responding to client inquiries about routine matters such as court dates and the statuses of pending matters
- Maintain confidentiality of client information
- Perform general clerical duties such as photocopying, scanning, and faxing

- Receiving payments and entering them into bookkeeping systems.

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Associate's degree or equivalent certificate preferred.
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar role preferred
- Good written and verbal communication skills for drafting legal documents and communicating with clients and colleagues
- Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently
- Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Law office: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Daphne, AL 36526 (Required)

Work Location: In person