Legal Secretary

Friedenthal, Heffernan & Brown, LLP; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy civil defense firm is seeking an organized legal assistant to support attorneys and paralegals. The role involves preparing legal documents, managing correspondence, and conducting legal research. Ideal candidates will have experience in a law firm, strong typing skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment.
• Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks.
• Help with creating litigation documents and proofreading.
• Perform legal research as needed.

Skills

Proficient with MS Office products

Typing speed of at least 50 WPM

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

Our busy civil defense firm is looking for an efficient, organized legal assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist clients and ensure we’re operating efficiently. You’ll assist with the preparation of legal documents, preparation of discovery responses and interact with clients. If you have experience in a law firm environment, work well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you. Responsibilities: • Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines • Help with creating a variety of litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when necessary • Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department • Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently • Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegals Qualifications: • Proficient with MS Office products • Some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required • 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant • Must be able to type at least 50 WPM • Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment Compensation: $30 to $35 per hour

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