Legal Secretary

Busy law firm in Columbus is currently seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of Legal Secretary. The Legal Secretary will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the law firm, including carrying out administrative services, providing support to the legal team and ensuring that the firm remains in compliance with state legal regulations. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem solving skills and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace.

About the job:

• Knowledge of iManage program, Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Edit various correspondence and legal documents, Redlining
• Coordinate appointments, including all correspondence and logistics necessary
• Draft documents and letters from existing cases and new client matters
• Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence
• Correspond with counsel, court and clients
• Assist with accounting and billing
• Service of legal documents (motion, OSC, discovery, subpoenas, Petitions) via hand –delivery email, mail service (fed ex, Express, certified, certificate of mailing, certified RRR etc.)
• Prepare Affidavits of Service, Prepare Blue backs
• Prepare/scanning documents for e-filing by paralegal

About you:

• Two-year degree or equivalent certification
• 2 years’ working experience as a legal secretary
• Knowledge of MS Office, Ability to type 50 words per minute
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision

Competitive salary with great benefits!