What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Slater & Zurz, LLP?
We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Administrative Assistant for a high-volume Law Firm located in downtown Akron.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide administrative support to 3 lawyers concentrating in civil, personal injury, and malpractice
- Handle communication with clients
- Litigation experience; preparing discovery; filings in Federal and State courts in Ohio
- Preparing documents drafted by the attorney
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Help in opening and closing files
- Needles case management software knowledge is a plus
Skills:
- Proven working experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and municipal and county court systems
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Use of video conferencing a plus
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple activities and work under pressure
Paid Holidays, vacation time, sick time, health insurance, paid parking, pension and incentive pay.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Legal Assistant: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Legal administrative: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Akron, OH 44308 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25