AMS Staffing, Inc.
Legal Secretary- 3137080
hace 5 meses
Naples
Job Description Job Title:Legal Secretary Location:Naples, FL 34103 Salary/Payrate:$65K-$80K annually, overtime eligible and excellent benefits Term:Permanent / Fulltime Bachelors degree required:No (Preferred) Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-AV1 Our client, a full-service law firm with over 175 attorneys and six offices,has a full-time opening for an experiencedLegal Secretaryat their offices inNaples, Florida. The position will pay an annual salary of $65K to $80K (dependent on experience) and is eligible for overtime pay. The position is 100% onsite. This role will be supporting multiple practice teams and 2 to 4 attorneys. They are seeking a candidate who is organized and displays a keen attention to detail, with a superb commitment to client service. This individual should be comfortable working independently, as well as part of a team. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Participates on a client-focused team displaying professionalism, excellent communication skills, and exercising personal judgment under the ultimate direction of assigned timekeepers., • Prepares correspondence, memos, pleadings, briefs, forms and other documents in proper legal form; files legal documents with appropriate attachments, both electronically and via traditional filing methods., • Transcribes documents from dictation; proofreads and edits all documents to ensure accuracy and professional appearance., • Answers telephone calls in a courteous and professional manner; forwards messages to the intended parties; answers non-legal questions. Places phone calls as needed or requested., • Receives, reads and routes incoming postal mail., • Arranges for the proper delivery of documents/projects via courier runs, hand-deliveries, Federal Express, UPS, Express Mail, etc.; provides complete information to courier for delivery., • Maintains calendars and deadline reminder systems (docket) for all case-related dates, including but not limited to appointments, deadlines, and follow-up dates.Reviews calendar reports generated from docket control system.Maintains appointment and deadline calendar for attorneys., • Enters and proofreads time in the billing system; to the extent possible, ensures accurate entry of complete information before each monthly deadline on an as needed basis., • Opens new files, performs conflict of interest checks through conflicts control system, and maintains all electronic and physical client and general files in a neat and orderly condition.Closes inactive files in a timely manner and in accordance with the Record Retention & Destruction Policy and Guideline., • Schedules depositions, hearings, appointments, and conference calls; prepares necessary documents and copies for meetings., • Requests checks for filing fees, etc. and attorneys' business expense reimbursements., • Assists with legal assistant work overflow or absence coverage as time permits or needs dictate and as requested by other attorneys, paralegals, or Human Resources representatives., • Attend staff meetings, training sessions and other required employee meetings., • Copying, typing, scanning, faxing and any other general office duty as needed., • Maintains confidentiality in all firm and client matters., • Assists with other firm work as directed by attorney or paralegal., • This role is 100% onsite. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Experience: Two to three years on the job experience in order to gain an understanding of law office policies and procedures and produce accurate legal documents with minimal supervision. • 2+ years' experience as a legal assistant or experience in a law firm, • Bachelors degree in legal studies or related field preferred Required Skills/Abilities: • Proficient in MS Office Suite and legal document management software with the ability to transcribe legal documents, correspondence, and reports from rough draft, dictation, or transcription at a level of at least 30 wpm., • Excellent grammar, proofreading, transcription, and organization skills., • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written., • Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities., • Works independently and completes tasks with minimal supervision., • Professional demeanor and ability to work well in a team-oriented environment., • Ability to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of attorneys and staff., • Committed to providing responsive client service., • Occasional hours outside of normally scheduled hours. Preferred Skills: • Knowledge of iManage or other document management systems.