Legal Secretary

Qualifications
A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Secretary in a law firm or legal department
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to quickly learn other software systems
Exceptional typing skills with an emphasis on speed and accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
Knowledge of legal terminology and principles, and the ability to conduct legal research
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
Experience with legal case management software will be considered an asset
Benefits
Salary $70,000 - $+0,000 per year
Hybrid/work from home options and excellent benefits!
Responsibilities
You will be a part of a supportive, inclusive team where your contributions will have a direct impact on the success of our firm and our clients' cases
Drafting and typing legal documents and correspondence, maintaining legal files, managing calendars, and facilitating the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and providing timely reminders
Providing high-quality administrative support to a team of lawyers, including managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings, and arranging travel
Proofreading and editing legal documents for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Conducting legal research under the direction of a lawyer, and compiling case study materials
Liaising with clients and legal professionals to schedule meetings, conference calls, and depositions
Maintaining an organized and accessible file system for administrative and legal documents while ensuring all documents are accurately labeled and stored
Preparing and processing legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements
Organizing and managing all legal correspondence, manage incoming and outgoing mail and faxes, including scanning documents and saving them to the system
Job description
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Job details

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Salary $70,000 - $+0,000 per year

A Bit About Us

Our esteemed law firm is seeking a dynamic Legal Secretary to join our team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to play a significant role in our fast-paced legal environment. As a Permanent Legal Secretary, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to our legal team to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will be a part of a supportive, inclusive team where your contributions will have a direct impact on the success of our firm and our clients' cases.

Why join us?

If you are a detail-oriented professional with proven clerical experience, we encourage you to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking firm while developing your legal career.

Hybrid/work from home options and excellent benefits!

Job Details

Responsibilities
• Drafting and typing legal documents and correspondence, maintaining legal files, managing calendars, and facilitating the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and providing timely reminders.
• Providing high-quality administrative support to a team of lawyers, including managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings, and arranging travel.
• Proofreading and editing legal documents for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Conducting legal research under the direction of a lawyer, and compiling case study materials.
• Liaising with clients and legal professionals to schedule meetings, conference calls, and depositions.
• Maintaining an organized and accessible file system for administrative and legal documents while ensuring all documents are accurately labeled and stored.
• Preparing and processing legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
• Organizing and managing all legal correspondence, manage incoming and outgoing mail and faxes, including scanning documents and saving them to the system.

Qualifications
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Secretary in a law firm or legal department.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to quickly learn other software systems.
• Exceptional typing skills with an emphasis on speed and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and principles, and the ability to conduct legal research.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
• Experience with legal case management software will be considered an asset.

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