Legal Secretary

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Legal Secretary
The candidate will be responsible for managing office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and ensuring our legal team is aware of upcoming deadlines. Arrange travel, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events. Ensure client billing is processed properly using daily time records with assistance from the accounting department. Assist with the creation of various litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents a needed. Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines. Complete legal research as needed under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals. Should have 1-2 years of previous experience in a law firm setting performing administrative tasks. Must have excellent communication skills and organizational skills. Some college is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Must be able to type 50 words per minute or faster. Experience with legal software, litigation case management, and docketing programs.

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