Legal Secretary Job Description

General Skills for Successful Legal Secretaries at this firm :

Trained in law office procedures, law office technology and legal terminology.

Specialized skills and knowledge pertaining to the legal profession.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Technically savvy with strong attention to details and time management.

Good judgment, discretion, a proactive work ethic and well-developed interpersonal skills are all highly necessary attributes.

Day to day responsibilities :

Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate individuals

Answer telephones, take messages, and respond to inquiries

Assist with preparations for industry presentations, reports, and special events

Book meeting rooms and set up conference calls

Communicate with clients

Perform administrative tasks, including filing, scanning, and photocopying

Type emails, memos, and letters

Create and manage client files

Prepare and mail outgoing correspondence

Maintain confidential department files / records

Proof, transcribe, and format correspondence, pleadings, contracts, and outlines

Maintaining conference rooms and kitchen spaces

Maintain and update client governing documents

Input and proof client contracts into document management system

Assist with set up for special events

Other duties as assigned Software skills :

Worldox (document management)

Office 365 : Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point

Word Perfect

Soluno (timekeeping)

Adobe Pro