Paralegal or Legal Secretary

Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal staff
- Prepare and draft legal documents, such as pleadings, briefs, contracts, and agreements
- Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases
- Organize and maintain legal files and documents
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and court hearings
- Assist with case management and document management systems
- Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Answer phone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate person
- Transcribe dictations and prepare correspondence
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar role
- Proficient in data entry, transcription, and document management software
- Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills:
- Data entry: Accurately enter information into databases or spreadsheets
- Interviewing: Conduct interviews with clients or witnesses to gather relevant information for cases
- Legal administrative: Assist attorneys with administrative tasks such as scheduling, filing, and document preparation
- Organizational: Maintain organized files, calendars, and schedules for multiple attorneys or cases
- Litigate: Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and preparing witness lists
- Administrative: Perform general administrative tasks such as answering phones, managing calendars, and coordinating meetings
- Research: Conduct legal research using online databases or other resources to support case preparation
- Phone etiquette: Demonstrate professional phone etiquette when answering calls or speaking with clients or colleagues
- Law: Have a basic understanding of legal principles, procedures, and terminology
- Transcribe: Listen to recorded dictations or conversations and accurately transcribe them into written documents

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass all tasks or responsibilities that may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.83 - $23.89 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person