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Legal Secretary

Law Offices of Elizabeth A. Douglas, PLLC

Legal Secretary

White Plains, NY
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are looking for an experienced legal assistant who can help the busy attorneys and paralegals at our law office assist our clients. You’ll be responsible for managing office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and ensuring our legal team is aware of upcoming deadlines. You’ll also assist with preparing legal documents and contracts, and perform any other tasks as needed to ensure our firm is operating efficiently. If you work well in a fast-paced environment and consistently deliver a high-quality work product, reach out to us today! Responsibilities: Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines Ensure client billing is processed properly using daily time records with assistance from the accounting department Complete legal research as needed under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals Arrange travel, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events Assist with the creation of various litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents a needed Qualifications: Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate’s degree is a plus Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant Compensation: $38,000 - $45,000 yearly