Description
The Legal Secretary will provide secretarial and administrative support as required to attorneys.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare attorneys' correspondence and other legal documents as requested
- Draft information on behalf of the timekeeper with little or no direction
- Manage attorneys' calendars
- Schedule and organize complex activities such as meetings, travel, and seminars
- Update and proof visual presentations
- Organize and prioritize large volumes of email and phone calls
- Respond to regularly occurring requests for information
- Type general correspondences, memos, charts, tables, graphs, business plans, etc. Proofread copy for spelling and grammar, making appropriate changes
- Volunteer to assist others in practice groups and office
- Work harmoniously in a team environment and fosters team spirit
- Share information and expertise readily with staff members at all levels
Skills and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent; secretarial degree preferred
- A large amount of legal secretarial experience; work experience in a legal or professional services environment
- A minimum of Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Intermediate knowledge of office systems (i.e., Intapp Time, Intapp Open, etc.)
- Able to complete fine hand manipulation (heavy typing, dialing, filing); sitting/standing/walking/stooping; ability to lift up to 25 lbs
- Can work independently, prioritizing work and meeting deadlines
- Knowledge of marketing resources and relevant materials
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Actively pursues opportunities for self-development/collaboration
- Understands Firm structure and available resources
- Looks for ways to improve processes and/or procedures
- Some analytical ability is required to find solutions to various administrative problems and prioritize workloads