A professional legal secretary is needed to supervise a variety of administrative and secretarial activities at our law business. Your primary aim as a legal secretary is to assist attorneys by conducting a variety of secretarial tasks such as attending court proceedings, reviewing case material, scheduling meetings, and filing legal documents.
Responsibilities:
● Assist one or more lawyers at the firm with secretarial duties
● All legal documents should be edited and proofread
● Schedule conferences, depositions, and meetings to keep your attorney's calendar in order
● Clients are greeted and new client screenings are conducted
● Attend judicial hearings and take notes
● Organize and keep all legal documents up to date
● Ensure that all court paperwork are in order and that they are filed on time
● Respond to emails and phone calls, and reroute calls as needed
● Investigate and verify critical case information
● Prepare appeals, motions, and petitions, among other legal documents
Requirements:
● Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification
● A bachelor's degree in legal studies or a comparable discipline is required
● A minimum of three years' experience in a similar position is required
● Knowledge of legal papers and terminology to a high level
● Excellent organizational and time management skills
● Communication skills, both written and vocal