Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Legal Secretary to join our legal team. This vital role involves providing comprehensive administrative and legal support across a diverse range of practice areas, including estate planning, environmental law, family law, civil litigation, and more. The ideal candidate will excel in managing complex schedules, preparing legal documents, conducting research, and maintaining meticulous case files. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will ensure the smooth operation of our legal services, enabling our attorneys to deliver exceptional client support. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal administrative skills within a fast-paced, professional environment committed to excellence.
Duties
- Manage and coordinate attorney calendars, appointments, and court deadlines efficiently.
- Draft, review, and proofread legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence with precision.
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files using document management systems like iManage and PCLaw.
- Prepare and process legal filings with courts or government agencies in compliance with procedural law requirements.
- Assist with client communication by scheduling meetings, answering inquiries professionally, and handling confidential information securely.
- Support litigation processes through document review, data entry, transcription, and filing of pleadings or evidence.
- Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, and vendors to gather information necessary for case progression.
- Provide executive administrative support by managing correspondence, preparing reports, and handling phone etiquette with professionalism.
Skills
- Proven experience supporting attorneys in multiple practice areas with strong knowledge of procedural law.
- Proficiency in legal case management software such as SUMAC and document management systems.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional written communication skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence.
- Outstanding proofreading and transcription abilities to ensure accuracy in all legal materials.
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word processing), data entry procedures, filing systems, and general clerical tasks.
- Experience supporting complex litigation cases involving civil litigation support or personal injury cases is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of various practice areas including estate planning; environmental; tribal;; landlord-tenant; family; patent; workers’ compensation; personal injury; general & commercial litigation; procedural law; contracts; legal writing; client communication; research; document review; legal drafting; and confidentiality protocols.
Join us to be an integral part of a dedicated team that values precision, proactive support, and continuous learning!
Pay: $10.50 - $12.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
