Legal Secretary/Paralegal

LEGAL SECRETARY JOB POSITION

Legal Secretary is need for a busy single attorney law office located in Burgaw, North Carolina. The Legal Secretary will be responsible for supporting the attorney by performing a variety of administrative duties, including drafting of legal documents, answering telephones and emails, and communicating with clients. If you are someone who has a strong work ethic, is detail oriented and has previous work experience in a law office, you are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Drafting and preparing legal documents under the direction of the attorney

· Proofreading all work for content and errors

· Preparing and maintaining client files in both electronic and paper filing systems

· Open new client files and perform conflict checks

· Close client files and prepare them for electronic scanning and file storage

· Properly file legal documents with the Courts and mailing copies to appropriate parties

· Schedule client appointments and court hearings

· Answer telephone calls and communicate with all clients with professionalism, respectfulness, and tact

· Meet with walk-in clients

· Handle client money for client trust accounts

· Prompt and regular attendance for work

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· Minimum of 2 years legal experience preferred

· Minimum of 5 years office experience

· High School diploma required

· Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Access)

· Knowledge of Tabs 3, Practice Master and SoftPro software systems preferred

· Strong organizational and time management skills, the ability to prioritize workload, anticipate needs are essential and work independently

· Strong proofreading skills and understanding of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation

· Outstanding written and verbal skills

· Ability to be professional with office staff, clients and attorneys

· Excellent Customer Service skills, ability to professionally speak with clients, attorneys and court personnel

· Strong math and accounting skills

· Trustworthy to handle client money

· Notary Public, preferred

· Regular and predictable office attendance

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• office: 5 years (Required)
• Law office: 2 years (Required)
• notary public: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Burgaw, NC 28425 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person