Legal Secretary - Flexible, Remote, Client-Centered

Legal-Action-of-Wisconsin,-Inc.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc. seeks a full-time Legal Secretary to provide administrative, clerical, and organizational support in the La Crosse office.

You will interact with clients mostly over the phone while assisting attorneys and paralegals with case management and document organization. The role emphasizes strong technology skills, high organization, and professional communication with diverse stakeholders, including court staff and outside partners.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or prior experience in the legal or social service field.
• Excellent technology skills and willingness to develop existing skills in technology such as Internet searching and other web-based work, email, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, Google Apps, texting applications, and phone data preservation.
• Highly organized, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to tactfully communicate and work cooperatively with other Legal Action staff, community partners, potential clients, clients, volunteer attorneys, opposing counsel, court staff, and other outside parties.
• Accurately type at least 45 wpm (net without errors.)

Responsibilities

• Screen incoming calls and respond to inquiries from clients and visitors.
• Refer calls and inquiries to appropriate staff member for a response.
• Maintain client electronic records and organize case files.
• Perform clerical functions such as filing, mail processing, and travel reimbursements.
• Coordinate administrative support to site staff to ensure efficient office operation.
• Assist with data reporting and confidentiality of client information.

Skills

Client communication

Typing 45 wpm

Organization

Tech skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Google Apps

Adobe

Job description

Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc. seeks a full-time Legal Secretary to provide administrative, clerical, and organizational support in the La Crosse office.

You will interact with clients mostly over the phone while assisting attorneys and paralegals with case management and document organization. The role emphasizes strong technology skills, high organization, and professional communication with diverse stakeholders, including court staff and outside partners.