What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary/Receptionist position at Melvin S. McWilliams PC?
Ideally looked for someone who can work from 9 am to 2 pm, Monday through Friday-25 hours per week, performing the following:
- Document preparation, including contracts, pleadings, deeds, wills & trusts, and such other documents required by the my clients.
- Answering the phone, screening calls, interacting with potential clients, scheduling consultations, explaining and collecting consultation fees
- Assistance with research and pleading and brief preparation;
- Typing and transcription of dictation;
- Litigation support, including scheduling hearings, depositions, client and witness interviews;
- Filing and clerical assistance;
- Maintaining the attorney calendar;
- Ordering Supplies
- Assisting in the development and implementation of office legal systems, e.g., probate;
- Support for my firm's monthly billing program, including regular data entry, generating billing letters and statements;
- Use of Word, Excel, QuickBooks, Outlook;
- Occasional travel to area courts or other offices for filing documents;
- Such other services as assigned from time to time.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Customers that come to the office are required to wear masks, unless they are fully vaccinated. Social distancing is practiced too. Sanitizing wipes and sanitizing solution are readily available.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
- legal secretary: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Secretary 9 (Section Secretary)
State of Michigan -
Lansing, MI
School Secretary
Lansing School District -
Lansing, MI
Of-Counsel Attorney
Lansing Legal Group, PLLC -
Lansing, MI