Part-time Legal Secretary

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Part-time Legal Secretary
The candidate will join firm that emphasizes consumer bankruptcy and family law. Will work under the supervision of the attorney and will also provide support in assigned legal cases. Provide administrative support to one lawyer. Effectively communicate with members of the public, including clients and other attorney offices. Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients. Assist in drafting form pleadings and letters. File various legal documents such as petitions and requests for order both electronically and manually. 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 an agenda and provide timely reminders. Must have proven experience in a law office environment or graduation from a Legal Secretary or Paralegal program. Should have knowledge of court system. Knowledge of word processing software and ability to work with legal technology (e.g. court-filing computer software) required. Working knowledge Quick Books is a plus. Proficiency in both spoken and written English. Ability to speak and read Spanish is a strong plus. Familiarity with the basic documents and forms of those practices a major plus.

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