Legal Secretary Job Summary
Our law office is seeking a friendly and organized Legal Secretary to oversee a range of administrative and secretarial tasks. As the Legal Secretary, your principal goal is to support attorneys by performing a range of clerical duties including researching case information, scheduling meetings, and filing legal documents.
Legal Secretary Duties and Responsibilities
- Answer phone calls and emails.
- Provide secretarial support to one or more lawyers at the firm.
- Edit and proofread all legal documents.
- 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.
Legal Secretary Requirements and Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of legal documents and terminology.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Quick Books knowledge preferred but not required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person