Legal Secretary

About the Position

We are seeking a specialized Legal Secretary to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. You will work under the supervision of an attorney and will also provide support in assigned legal cases. The goal is to sustain efficiency of all office procedures and case management so 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
• Attend trials and type minutes
• Write case briefs and synopses of depositions, contracts, and testimony
• Conduct thorough statistical/documentary research
• Source and verify important case intelligence
• 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
• Maintain and update inventories of contact details
• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and providing timely reminders

Requirements

• Proven experience as a legal secretary
• Knowledge of the constitution, legal terminology, regulations, and court system
• Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, dictaphone, etc.)
• 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

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment
• Professional growth and development
• Competitive salary (not specified)

About the Company

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