Job Description

Looking for a full-time legal secretary for a temporary assignment who is dependable, well organized and detail orientated with at least 2 years of secretarial experience for a small, fast-paced, workers compensation defense firm. Experience in workers compensation law is required. Must have excellent grammar and writing skills and type at least 50 words per minute. Competitive wages and benefits, including retirement. Please submit resume, professional references, and pay expectations in your cover letter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers

· Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners

· Conduct thorough statistical/ documentary research

· Source and verify important case intelligence

· Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions

· Preserve an updated case record system

· Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate

· Maintain and update inventories of contact details

· Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders

SKILLS

· Proven experience as legal secretary

· Knowledge of constitution, legal terminology, regulations and court system

· Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, dictation, etc)

· Working knowledge of Timeslips, Abacus Law and litigation management software systems is a plus

· Proficiency in English

· Outstanding time-management and typing skills

· Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people