*Legal Secretary

we specialize in criminal and civil law cases. We pride ourselves on offering compassionate, thorough, and expert legal services to our clients, and we're looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to support our attorneys and enhance our team.

Position Summary:

The Legal Secretary will provide high-quality administrative support to our attorneys, ensuring the smooth operation of both criminal and civil cases. This role involves a blend of administrative tasks, client interaction, and document management, making it a vital part of our firm's success.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents for criminal and civil cases (e.g., pleadings, subpoenas, briefs, discovery responses)

Manage attorney calendars, schedule client meetings, and organize court dates and deadlines

Handle correspondence, telephone calls, and emails from clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel professionally and courteously

File legal documents with courts and manage e-filing as required

Conduct basic legal research to assist with case preparation

Maintain case files and manage the organization and retrieval of case documents

Process billing, track time entries, and manage other administrative tasks as needed

Ensure compliance with court deadlines and legal regulations

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, preferably in criminal and civil law

Strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures for both criminal and civil cases

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software (e.g., Clio, MyCase, or similar case management software)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion

Knowledge of local court systems and e-filing processes is a plus

Can come in and apply or give us a call.