The Forum Group · 3 hours ago
Legal Secretary
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expThe Forum Group is a law firm seeking a professional legal secretary to oversee a range of administrative and secretarial tasks. The role involves supporting attorneys by performing clerical duties such as attending court proceedings, researching case information, scheduling meetings, and filing legal documents.
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Hiring Manager
Daniele Delfino (DeMaio)
Responsibilities
Provide secretarial support to one or more lawyers at the firm
Edit and proofread all legal documents
Maintain attorney calendar by scheduling conferences, depositions, and meetings
Welcome clients and conduct initial screenings of new clients
Go to court proceedings and type minutes
Organize all legal documents and ensure they are updated
Ensure all court documents are in order and filed before deadlines
Answer emails and phone calls, and when necessary, redirect calls
Research and authenticate important case information
Prepare different legal documents including appeals, motions, and petitions
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent qualification required
A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role
In-depth knowledge of legal documents and terminology
Skilled with MS Office
Excellent time-management and organizational skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Associate degree in legal studies or related field
Company
The Forum Group
We are located at 550 Seventh Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10018. Our walk-in hours are from Monday-Friday at 9am-12pm.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown1996-03-25Acquired
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