Legal Secretary / Para Legal

Legal Secretary /Paralegal My firm is seeking a professional Legal Secretary to operate a sole practitioner's office and oversee a range of administrative and secretarial tasks. As the Legal Secretary, your principal goal is to support me by performing a range of clerical duties including typing, scanning, document preparation, inputting time and charges, preparing and sending monthly invoices, scheduling meetings, and filing legal documents. In addition to being an excellent written and verbal communicator, the ideal candidate will be well organized and a good communicator. To be successful in this role, you should possess an in-depth knowledge of legal procedures and terminology. Responsibilities: Provide secretarial support to one or more lawyers at the firm. Edit and proofread all legal documents. Maintain attorney calendar by scheduling conferences, depositions, and meetings. Welcome clients and conduct initial screenings of new clients. Organize all legal documents and ensure they are updated. Ensure all court documents are in order and filed before deadlines. Answer emails and phone calls, and when necessary, redirect calls. Prepare different legal documents including wills, trust and other business documents Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent qualification required. Associate degree in legal studies or related field. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role. In-depth knowledge of legal documents and terminology. Skilled with MS Office. Excellent time-management and organizational skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No