Legal Secretary

Job Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our dynamic legal team. This vital role involves providing comprehensive administrative and legal support across a diverse range of practice areas, including estate planning, family law, civil litigation, and more. The ideal candidate will excel in managing legal documentation, conducting research, and supporting attorneys with case preparation while maintaining exceptional organizational skills and professionalism. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the success of our legal services.

Duties

• Prepare, review, and manage legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence with precision and attention to detail.
• Assist attorneys with case management by organizing files in document management systems; ensure all case information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, court dates, and coordinate interviews or client consultations efficiently.
• Manage incoming calls with professional phone etiquette; handle client inquiries and direct communications appropriately.
• Perform data entry, filing, and document review tasks to streamline office operations and ensure compliance with legal standards.
• Support litigation processes through proofreading legal drafts, transcribing recordings, and preparing exhibits or discovery documents as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information while supporting administrative functions such as billing, invoicing, and record keeping.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a legal secretary or paralegal within a law office environment; familiarity with legal administrative processes is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting contracts, legal documents, and correspondence with excellent proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with multiple practice areas such as estate planning, family law, civil litigation, landlord-tenant law.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills coupled with professional phone etiquette; ability to interview clients or witnesses effectively.
• Proficiency in document management systems and data entry; strong clerical experience including filing and record keeping.
• Ability to perform research accurately and thoroughly while maintaining attention to detail at all times. Join us in delivering top-tier legal support that empowers our attorneys to serve clients effectively!

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person