We are a small firm in Saginaw looking for a Legal Secretary to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks.
You will work under the supervision of an attorney and will also provide support in assigned legal cases.
The goal is to sustain efficiency of all office procedures and case management so as to guarantee reliability and consistency.
Responsibilities
* Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers
* Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners
* Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients
* Write case briefs and synopses of depositions, contracts and testimony
* Conduct thorough statistical/ documentary research
* Source and verify important case intelligence
* Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions
* Preserve an updated case record system
* Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
* Maintain and update inventories of contact details
* Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders
Skills
* Proven experience as legal secretary
* Knowledge of legal terminology, regulations, court rules and state and federal court systems
* Ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, etc.
)
* Proficiency in the English language both verbal and in writing
* Outstanding organizational, time-management, proof reading and typing skills
* Ability to multitask, deal courteously and cooperatively with others
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Commensurate with experience and skill
Location: West Side Saginaw
Hours: Typically M-F 9am-5pm
* Qualified candidates will have a minimum of two years of experience as a legal secretary, paralegal or legal assistant in a law office.
* Experience in personal injury cases, including, workers’ disability compensation and social security claims and familiarity with filing documents in the various court systems strongly preferred.
* Ability to multi-task, work efficiently and independently, prioritize work, and meet deadlines is a must.
The right candidate should be flexible, have a positive attitude, be eager to learn new things and not afraid to ask questions.
If this describes you, then we invite you to send your resume, a cover letter explaining why you’re a good fit for our firm, and your salary requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32,500.
00 - $39,500.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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