What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at John D. Fershee, Attorney?
We are looking for a specialized Legal Secretary to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. You will work under the supervision of an attorney and will also provide support in assigned legal cases. The goal is to sustain efficiency of all office procedures and case management so as to guarantee reliability and consistency.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers
- Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners
- Preserve an updated case record system
- Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
- Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders
Skills
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- Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, dictaphone etc)
- Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus
- Proficiency in English
- Outstanding time-management and typing skills
- Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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