What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at PrideStaff?
PrideStaff Hattiesburg is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary on behalf of our client in Jackson, MS. This is a full-time, temp to hire position. In this role, the Legal Secretary will be responsible for supporting the firm by preparing documents such as legal correspondences, in addition to the following duties:
- Prepare legal briefs, correspondences, pleadings and other documents as needed for the attorney.
- Maintain and organize documents in a paper and/or electronic filing system.
- File pleadings, etc. with the Court and/or Court Clerk.
- Help prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as required.
- Perform legal research, investigating facts and laws.
- Directing and coordinating law office activity.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 60 WPM typing speed.
- Associate degree.
- Minimum 1-year experience working in a law office.
- Certificate of completion in a paralegal program of education or training preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to effectively, multitask, manage time-sensitive documents and have strong organizational skills in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- (2) professional references.
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000
