Paralegal Legal Secretary
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and detailed orientated paralegal/legal secretary to join our team.
Key Responsibilities:
~Expected to have a working understanding and knowledge of pleadings, motions, discovery demands and court forms;
~Manage case files, maintain organized documentation and ensure all deadlines are met;
~Coordinate communication with clients, courts, opposing counsel;
~Document drafting in firm's practice areas including Real Estate, Estate Planning, Commercial and Small Business, Estate Administration; Guardianships and Litigation;
~Bookkeeping responsibilities including paying bills, reconciling bank statements and IOLA records; and
~Perform administrative support as needed.
Qualifications:
~ Experience preferred but willing to train;
~Strong understanding of legal procedures and terminology;
~Proficient with legal software including Word, Excel, Money, E- filing, TimeSlips, Outlook, e-mail and calendaring programs;
~Good memory retention of case details and office procedures; and
~In person position; remote work is not available.
