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Adams & Martin Group · 22 hours ago

Legal Secretary

Adams & Martin Group has partnered with a client to find an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team in Florida. The Legal Secretary will provide essential secretarial services for attorneys and facilitate the provision of legal services to the community.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyLegalStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Alex Beller
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Responsibilities

Provide secretarial services for the attorney, facilitating the provision of legal services to the community
Prepare or transcribe legal pleadings, documents, letters, and other materials necessary for legal services
Prepare the requisite number of copies as indicated by the document prepared or requested by case handlers
Receive and screen visitors and telephone calls for assigned attorneys and take messages as appropriate
Notarize documents
Utilize the pleading bank system to generate documents in response to requests from case handlers
Assist other legal secretaries as needed and cover for their absence
Assist assigned attorneys in maintaining calendars, case files, and scheduling meetings, appointments, and court hearings
Translate letters and documents if bilingual and if a translator is unavailable
Assist in backlog of data entry or other administrative work
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal terminology knowledgeTyping speed 60 WPMLegal field experienceComputer proficiencyClient interactionTeamwork

Required

High school diploma required; Associate's degree preferred
At least 3 years in legal field administrative or secretarial experience
Ability to operate a computer and use online resources
Ability to type a minimum of 60 words per minute and successfully pass a secretarial skill test
Knowledge of technical legal terms, various legal forms, and documents, or demonstrated ability to learn quickly with prior experience as a general office secretary
Ability to deal effectively with clients
Ability to willingly accept directions, exhibit a spirit of teamwork, and have a work record reflecting dependability including prompt and regular availability

Preferred

Associate's degree preferred

Company

Adams & Martin Group

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Adams & Martin Group is a staffing and recruiting company that provides legal staffing solutions.