What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Cavanagh Law Firm?
About Us
Since its founding in 1999, The Cavanagh Law Firm, P.A. has been a premier law firm for Arizona’s entrepreneurial-minded residents. Our firm is renowned for experienced, agile and professional legal representation in all of our more than 45 different practice areas.
Legal Secretary Summary
As a legal secretary, you'll manage calendars, draft correspondence, and assist with legal research. You'll be a master organizer, a grammar hawk, and a friendly face for clients. This role has a 37.5-hour workweek.
Responsibilities
- File and organize legal documents and correspondence.
- Conduct document review for accuracy and completeness.
- Proofread legal documents for grammar, spelling, and formatting errors.
- Assist with paralegal tasks such as drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.
- Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars.
- Write and prepare legal correspondence, memos, and reports.
- Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal staff.
- Conduct interviews with clients and witnesses as needed.
Requirements
- 3 – 5 years of legal secretary experience.
- Strong organizational skills to effectively manage and maintain files and documents.
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in document review and proofreading.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures to assist with paralegal tasks.
- Proficient in clerical tasks such as data entry, scheduling, and phone etiquette.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for legal correspondence and client interactions.
- Ability to conduct legal research using online databases and resources.
- Strong interviewing skills to gather information from clients and witnesses.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary: DOE
- Medical (employee covered by firm)
- Dental
- Vision
- Life/AD&D Insurance (employee covered by firm)
- Pet insurance
- 401(k)/Profit Sharing
- PTO
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Ability to Commute:
- Phoenix, AZ 85004 (Required)
Work Location: In person
