What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEGAL SECRETARY position at Pinecrest Law Office?
Job Description
Job Description
Seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide legal assistance to a busy general practice for a solo practitioner in Pinecrest. Must have exceptional organizational skills, be detailed oriented, and pro-active. Must be dependable and able to work at a fast pace within a group, and a positive attitude is required.
Full time position. Salary commensurate with experience.
Qualifications & Prior Experience : Position requirements include : MINIMUM FIVE YEARS (5) YEARS AS A LEGAL SECRETARY ( time does not include as a receptionist working in a law firm ), with general practice background a must. Position requires working knowledge of probate, estate planning, and guardianships. Any experience in corporate planning, contracts, real estate, property management, and business transactions if helpful but not required. Bilingual (English / Spanish) needed. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook 2010, and Excel) as well as E-filing and Courtmaps.
Duties :
- Work closely with attorney on diverse subject matters and reporting to attorney on a daily basis.
- Daily hands-on review of many files and does so quickly and efficiently.
- Tracking client files / case load and reporting to attorney with status DAILY .
- Meeting with Clients to review files and documents
- Prepare various types of pleadings / motions , and correspondence
- Review and prepare contracts and agreements
- Prepare files for billing department
- Schedule appointments and maintaining calendar. Inputting data.
- Filing pleadings with the Clerk of the Court via E-File, Odyssey, Court MAPP
- Assist with answering phones and taking accurate messages, filing and general office duties
Skills : Fast and accurate typing (60wpm ), computer literate, Professionalism, Informing Others, Planning, Reporting – Communication Skills with the attorney and in a group environment , Scheduling, Multi-tasking, knowledge of law , people person, and positive attitude .
If you meet the minimum qualifications noted and are interested in applying for this position, please provide your resume, along with salary requirements . You will be contacted for an interview if you meet the requirements and are a candidate for the position.