Legal Secretary

Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our team. As a Legal Secretary, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our office. The ideal candidate will have experience in office management and possess strong administrative skills.

Responsibilities:

• Answering multiple lines, screening, and forwarding phone calls in a professional manner as well as taking messages and forwarding calls to voice mail when appropriate.
• Welcoming clients and visitors upon arrival at reception and providing them with any necessary directions or information.
• File Management
• Scanning and e-filing documents.
• Working with clients.
• Drafting and mailing out letters.
• Taking payments and writing receipts.
• Running errands (courthouse, bank, mail, Federal Express, etc.).
• Observing business etiquette and maintaining a professional appearance

Experience:

• Possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner.
• Proficiency in using computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
• Good typing skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license
• Able to post and update social media accounts.
• Familiarity with the legal system.
• Spanish speaking is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement

Work Location: In person