Seeking experienced Legal Secretary to provide legal assistance to a busy general practice for a solo practitioner in Pinecrest. Must have exceptional organizational skills, be detailed oriented, and pro-active. Must be dependable and able to work at a fast pace within a group, and a positive attitude is required.
Full time position. Salary commensurate with experience.
Qualifications & Prior Experience: Position requirements include: MINIMUM FIVE YEARS (5) YEARS AS A LEGAL SECRETARY (time does not include as a receptionist working in a law firm), with general practice background a must. Areas include probate, estate planning, guardianships, corporate planning, contracts, real estate, property management, and business transactions. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Fluent in English is a required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel).
Duties:
Work closely with attorney on diverse subject matters and reporting to attorney on a daily basis.
Daily hands-on review of many files and does so quickly and efficiently.
Tracking client files/case load and reporting to attorney with status daily.
Meeting with Clients to review files and documents
Prepare various types of pleadings/motions, and correspondence
Review and prepare contracts and agreements
Prepare files for billing department
Schedule appointments and maintaining calendar. Inputting data.
Filing pleadings with the Clerk of the Court via E-File, Odyssey, Court MAPP
Assist with answering phones and taking accurate messages, filing and general office duties
Skills: Fast and accurate typing (60wpm+), Computer Literate, Professionalism, Informing Others, Planning, Reporting, Communication Skills - with the attorney and in a group environment, Scheduling, Multi-tasking, knowledge of law, People Person, and Positive Attitude.
If you meet the minimum qualifications noted and are interested in applying for this position, please provide your resume, along with salary requirements. You will be contacted for an interview if you meet the requirements and are a candidate for the position.
