Legal Secretary

Post & Schell, P.C.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support a dynamic team in the Business Law & Litigation department. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including formatting legal documents, managing calendars, and corresponding with clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and knowledge of court systems. Join a forward-thinking firm that offers a competitive compensation package and a collaborative work environment, where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Profit Sharing 401(k)

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and knowledge of court systems are essential.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Format and compile legal documents and filings for attorneys.
• Maintain calendars and schedule meetings for attorneys.
• Correspond with clients and organize electronic files.

Skills

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

Kofax/Nuance

iManage

PowerPoint

Knowledge of court systems

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Education

Exceptional communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

We have an immediate opening for a Legal Secretary in our Lancaster Office. The Legal Secretary will be responsible for assisting a variety of attorneys in the Business Law & Litigation department.

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Formatting and compiling pleadings, contracts, correspondence, business and corporate filings, and other legal documents.
2. Filing legal documents (e-filing in state and federal courts, agencies, and business filing systems).
3. Corresponding with clients via email and telephone.
4. Maintaining calendars (deadlines, discovery responses, and court orders).
5. Scheduling depositions, telephone, in-person conferences, and Teams/Zoom meetings.
6. Client intake and opening new matters.
7. Typing letters, documents, reports, pleadings, and memoranda.
8. Downloading and compiling filings from various court/agency websites.
9. Reviewing documents for accuracy, proofreading, and formatting.
10. Organizing and maintaining electronic files.
11. Creating and revising PowerPoint presentations and assisting attorneys with preparing client trainings.
12. Greeting clients and visitors.

Education and Experience:

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Kofax/Nuance, iManage, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the court systems is a must; knowledge of business filing systems is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Post & Schell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, disability, Profit Sharing 401(k), and paid time off.