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Legal
Legal Secretary/Assistant
Legal
#43117
Remote / WFH
Fischer, Bessette Muldowney & McArdle
Job Description
Legal Secretary:
Our law firm is seeking a professional Legal Secretary to oversee a range of administrative and secretarial tasks. As the Legal Secretary, your principal goal is to support attorneys by performing a range of clerical duties including researching case information, scheduling meetings, and filing legal documents.
In addition to being an excellent written and verbal communicator, the ideal candidate will be polite and professional. To be successful in this role, you should possess an in-depth knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.
Responsibilities:
Provide secretarial support to one or more lawyers at the firm.
Edit and proofread all legal documents.
Maintain attorney calendar by scheduling conferences, depositions, and meetings.
Welcome clients and conduct initial screenings of new clients.
Organize all legal documents and ensure they are updated.
Ensure all court documents are in order and filed before deadlines.
Answer emails and phone calls, and when necessary, redirect calls.
Research and authenticate important case information.
Prepare different legal documents including appeals, motions, and petitions.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent qualification required.
In-depth knowledge of legal documents and terminology.
Skilled with MS Office, Excel and Word.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Experience:
Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Malone, NY 12953: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Our law firm is seeking a professional Legal Secretary to oversee a range of administrative and secretarial tasks. As the Legal Secretary, your principal goal is to support attorneys by performing a range of clerical duties including researching case information, scheduling meetings, and filing legal documents.
In addition to being an excellent written and verbal communicator, the ideal candidate will be polite and professional. To be successful in this role, you should possess an in-depth knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.
Responsibilities:
Provide secretarial support to one or more lawyers at the firm.
Edit and proofread all legal documents.
Maintain attorney calendar by scheduling conferences, depositions, and meetings.
Welcome clients and conduct initial screenings of new clients.
Organize all legal documents and ensure they are updated.
Ensure all court documents are in order and filed before deadlines.
Answer emails and phone calls, and when necessary, redirect calls.
Research and authenticate important case information.
Prepare different legal documents including appeals, motions, and petitions.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent qualification required.
In-depth knowledge of legal documents and terminology.
Skilled with MS Office, Excel and Word.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Experience:
Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Malone, NY 12953: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
