Seeking legal assistant for criminal and civil litigation practice. Responsibilities include supporting attorney's legal practice, communicating with clients, typing routine correspondence, other legal documents and organizing files. Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Word and have organizational and multitasking skills. the goal is to sustain efficiency of all office procedures and case management s as to guarantee reliability and consistency.
Responsibilities
- Provide Administrative support to one or more lawyers
- Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners
- Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients
- Write case briefs and synopses of depositions, contracts and testimony
- Conduct thorough statistical/documentary search
- Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions
- 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
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Skills
- Proven experience as legal secretary
- Knowledge of MS Office, WORD and Excel
- 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
- Legal Secretary certification or diploma
Education
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience
- Microsoft Office : 1 year (Preferred)
- Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person