What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP?
Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP is a full-service law firm seeking a Legal Secretary with 3 years of experience to join our team. The secretary will provide assistance to attorneys in the Litigation Department and must possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and client service skills.
Requirements:HOURS: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (in person)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare correspondence, memos, spreadsheets, and legal documents from dictation, drafts, handwritten notes, and oral instruction
- Redline, proofread, and edit documents
- Enter attorney time on a daily basis
- Prepare new case memos and engagement letters for new and existing clients
- Manage calendars for attorneys
- Schedule and organize meetings, travel, and seminars
- Perform general office duties such as filing, copying, and responding to emails
- Scan and upload documents to the document management system
- Handle incoming and outgoing phone calls with professionalism
- Prepare expense reports and check requests
- Maintain organized case files
- Provide support for tasks related to ongoing cases
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & PRIOR EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 3 years of secretarial experience within a law firm
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Knowledge of Juris a plus
- Notary Public a plus
- Knowledge of NYSCEF and PACER a plus
BENEFITS:
- Paid Time Off
- 401(K)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Healthcare FSA Plan
- Life Insurance
Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.