Legal Secretary

Sudduth & Associates LLC; Lake Charles (LA); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Zusammenfassung

Sudduth & Associates LLC in Lake Charles, LA seeks a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support attorneys and paralegals by handling administrative tasks, managing documents, and coordinating with clients and witnesses.

You will prepare case materials, draft memoranda and briefs, and ensure case files are organized for review and court appearances, contributing to efficient case workflow.

Qualifikationen

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or similar role is preferred, but not necessary.
• Certification or diploma as a Legal Secretary is preferred, but not necessary.
• Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with document management experience.
• Excellent research skills.
• Comfortable Microsoft Office and case management software.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.

Aufgaben

• Provide general administrative support.
• Communicate with clients and witnesses.
• Welcome clients into the office and evaluate their needs.
• Prepare case-specific documents, including memoranda and briefs.
• Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review.
• Attend court sessions and record important information.
• Maintain and update documentation.

Kenntnisse

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Research skills

Multitasking under pressure

Ausbildung

Certification or diploma as a Legal Secretary

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Jobbeschreibung

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Benefits/Perks
• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Secretary to join our team. In this role, you will work under the supervision of our attorneys and paralegals, providing support and ensuring they are able to carry out their duties. You will communicate with clients, compile case materials, and carry out a variety of administrative duties. The ideal candidate is hardworking and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support
• Communicate with clients and witnesses
• Welcome clients into the office and evaluate their needs
• Prepare case-specific documents, including memoranda and briefs
• Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review
• Attend court sessions and record important information
• Maintain and update documentation

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or similar role is preferred, but not necessary
• Certification or diploma as a Legal Secretary is preferred, but not necessary
• Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with document management experience
• Excellent research skills
• Comfortable Microsoft Office and case management software
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure