What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Specialized Talent Solutions, LLC?
Prominent Personal Injury and Civil Rights law firm has an immediate opening for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary. This is a full-time, in-office position located in Southfield, MI.
Responsibilities: Assist 3 attorneys with all facets of civil litigation, including:
- Preparing legal pleadings and correspondence.
- Maintaining files.
- Managing attorney calendars.
- Ensuring deadlines are met.
- Drafting and filing legal documents.
- Scheduling and coordinating depositions.
- Reviewing and assembling documents for production.
- E-filing in state and federal courts.
- Transcribing Dictation.
- Scheduling and coordinating meetings and travel arrangements for attorneys.
- Provide concierge-level service for clients.
Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of experience as a legal assistant supporting civil litigation attorneys.
- Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or related field preferred.
- Familiarity with legal terminology, state and federal court filing rules, and law office protocol.
- Must respect and maintain confidentiality at all times!
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Ability to adapt to and learn new technology, software programs and upgrades.
- Excellent grammar, proofreading, transcription, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with attorneys and staff members.
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to handle deadlines and stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Willingness to work in a team-oriented service environment and provide excellent service.
- Ability to problem-solve and arrange workload in order of importance to meet deadlines.
Competitive compensation with excellent benefits, including:
- Medical
- Dental
- 401(k)/Profit-sharing
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Year-end bonus
Apply today! All submissions are confidential!
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000
