Legal Secretary

Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support our law firm’s civil litigation practice area. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. The Legal Secretary will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the law office by managing case files, legal documentation, handling court e-filings, calendaring and billing.

Duties

• Work for named partner and have client contact
• Manage legal case files and document management systems such as Clio
• E-filing
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents including contracts, pleadings, and correspondence
• Use LexisNexis for facts, forms and limited research for civil litigation
• Maintain accurate data entry and filing systems for case management and client records
• Schedule appointments, court dates, and meetings with clients
• Use Clio for calendaring, billing and document control
• Handle phone etiquette professionally while managing inquiries from clients

Experience

• Prior legal administrative experience is a must
• Familiarity with civil litigation is required
• Experience with legal case management software including Clio is necessary
• Ability to use LexisNexis to gather pertinent legal information, facts and forms a plus
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
• Excellent proofreading and writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Experience with data entry, filing systems, and clerical tasks within a busy law office environment
• Ability to e-file with courts required
• Knowledge of calendaring of usual deadlines necessary

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person