Legal Secretary

Thrivas Staffing Agency; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrivas Staffing Agency in Florida seeks a full-time, organized Legal Secretary for a criminal defense practice. Office hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, with potential pay increases and benefits after 90 days.

The role involves greeting clients, scheduling, drafting and proofreading legal documents, and handling correspondence. Must be detail-oriented, personable, and able to work overtime when deadlines arise.

Qualifications

• Experience as a receptionist or legal secretary preferred.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and documents.
• Strong proofreading and drafting abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Reception duties: greet clients, answer calls, direct inquiries.
• Research relevant cases and obtain requested data.
• Draft letters, documents, memos, and emails.
• Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy.
• Sort mail and handle mailing correspondence.

Skills

Reception duties

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Legal terminology

Time management

Job description

Established criminal defense attorney seeks a full time, organized Legal Secretary. Office hours are Monday- Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Opportunity for pay increases and benefits after 90 days.

Duties May Include (Not Limited To):

• Reception duties; including greeting clients and guests, answering and directing telephone calls, making phone calls, scheduling commitments, etc.
• Researching relevant cases and obtaining requested data
• Composing drafts, letters, documents, memos, and emails
• Proofreading and/or editing legal documents
• Sorting mail, mailing correspondence, etc.

Requirements:

• Pleasant demeanor, friendly, outgoing
• Attention to detail, thorough, organized
• Ability to work additional hours to meet deadlines at times
• Knowledge of legal terminology, law, processes, etc.