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Legal Secretary

Synergy Staffing Services, LLC

Legal Secretary

Kansas City, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    A premier Kansas City law firm is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to their growing team. Civil litigation experience in commercial, banking, and real estate law preferred.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Types, edits and proofreads correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, briefs and other documents
    • Transcribes from digital dictation
    • E-Files in State and Federal courts
    • Updates and maintains databases (i.e. e-mail lists, client matter lists, tickler and matter lists)
    • Opens, reads, and sorts all incoming mail
    • Opens new files, checks conflicts of interest, and maintains all client and general files
    • Interacts with court, clients, visitors and firm personnel; maintains professional appearance and attitude; maintains good public relations and customer service with clients; and maintains confidentiality of attorney-client relationship
    • Schedules appointments, meetings and makes travel arrangements
    • Maintains and manages attorney calendars, including court dates and deadlines

    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

    • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Secretary.
    • Experience in civil litigation - preferably in commercial, banking, and/or real estate law
    • Strong communications, interpersonal and customer service skills
    • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with management, staff and external entities including clients of the firm
    • Proficient in and have knowledge of relevant software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and e-filing for State and Federal court
    • Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and have a high attention to detail

    This is a great opportunity to join one of Kansas City's top firms, offering outstanding benefits. Interviewing immediately.

    Company Description

    Synergy Search Group and Staffing Services are committed to excellence in quality recruiting and reliable service to our candidates and the clients we serve. Our candidates enjoy the unique experience of working with seasoned professionals to assist them in determining their career direction and personal growth opportunities. We have a combined over 90 years of recruiting experience in the Kansas City marketplace! Based on your preferences, we will identify and present you with the positions that accurately reflect your chosen career path, while keeping all of your information strictly confidential. We will discuss opportunities in detail with you, respect your choices and ask your permission to proceed with a client presentation of your background and experience. We will also brief and prepare you for all client meetings. Following the interview, we will provide you with feedback in a timely manner. Our goal is to assist you in finding that perfect fit based on your skills and experience, so we may present you with the right career opportunity.