Job Description
Legal Secretaries handle a wide range of tasks for attorneys within the firm. Some of these tasks include receiving visitors and telephone calls; typing from dictation; responding to inquiries regarding case files; sorting, opening, logging, and distributing mail; scheduling meetings and conferences and notifying interested parties; making travel arrangements; assisting attorneys in gathering case-related information; attending meetings such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions; preparing and processing legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, opinions, orders, subpoenas, etc.; preparing trial notebooks; establishing and maintaining office files; reviewing and summarizing medical records; filing legal documents with the proper courts (a-filing); preparing attorney travel reimbursement vouchers; entering time for billing purposes; and many other important tasks.
Work Environment
Legal Secretaries report directly to their supervising attorney(s). The tasks and responsibilities of legal secretaries are monitored closely. However, legal secretaries must be able to work independently and must demonstrate a good use of judgment.
Legal Secretaries are exposed to confidential information during their employment with the Firm. The Firm owes a duty to protect the confidences of each and every client of the Firm. This duty extends to every employee of the Firm, including legal secretaries. Therefore, employees must avoid discussing any confidential matters with anyone outside of the Firm. Employees are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and HTPAA agreement upon employment.
The firm's standard operating hours are 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. However, a different work schedule may be established by individual attorneys based on the specific needs of his/her practice. Any such schedule will comply with .FLSA requirements.
Minimum Oualifjcations
Qualified applicants must have a minimum of five years experience as a legal secretary in the litigation field. Must be able to type 65 wpm.
Other Qualifications
Candidates should possess good analytical skills, organizational skills, and communication skills and demonstrate use of good judgment.
Legal Secretary • Montgomery, AL, United States
Faulkner University's Thomas Goode Jones School of Law (JSL) is seeking an organized and dependable individual to serve as.Student Services, primarily supporting the Assistant Dean of Students and ... Show more
Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further! The Borgen Project is an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for pe... Show more
Oceanography (OCEANO) Officers, also called METOC, are the Navy's geophysical experts who understand and apply all facets of meteorology, oceanography, hydrography, bathymetry, geophysics, and prec... Show more
Agent Without Borders Opportunity.Are you seeking to elevate your success? Embrace the opportunity to join our collaborative mastermind group, featuring mentorship from Steven Koleno, one of the mo... Show more
This role will be tasked with the purpose of maintaining company licenses and responsible for researching, data collection, and maintaining compliance for the licensing process.This includes jurisd... Show more
POSITION TITLE: School Secretary RESPONSIBLE TO: Superintendent of Education REPORTS TO: School Principal QUALIFICATIONS: High school education or equivalent with successful experience in worki... Show more
General Affairs And Human Resources Specialist.As a member of the General Affairs and Human Resources organization, this Specialist is responsible for providing general administrative services to b... Show more
Follows established procedures to procure off-the-shelf materials, which are available from numerous commercial sources, and are easily identified by common names for which standard price lists are... Show more
Secretary (Math, Science and Computer Science Departments).Faulkner University is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Faculty Secretary for the departments of computer science, mathematics, ... Show more
The Clerk is a permanent, full-time position used by various agencies throughout the state.Employees in this class may perform a variety of clerical duties.These duties include filing documents, so... Show more
Commercial Real Estate Agent Opportunity.Are you a motivated professional with a proven track record of sales and business growth, looking to elevate your income with unlimited earning potential? D... Show more
Are you a passionate Dental Assistant looking to make a difference? Join our team to serve those who serve our country.This unique opportunity allows you to perform dental exams, treatments, and X-... Show more
Faulkner University is seeking a qualified individual to serve as.This individual will provide secretarial and administrative support services for these departments in a manner that allows faculty ... Show more
Culinary Specialists operate and manage Navy dining and lodging services, planning menus, preparing meals, managing inventories and records, and contributing directly to crew morale and readiness a... Show more
At QuikTrip, Part-Time Clerks provide quality customer service, complete assigned store tasks and meet operating standards by complying with and supporting QT Policies & Procedures, QT Purpose and ... Show more
Real Estate Investment Representative/Disposition Agent.Rebuilt is a private equity-backed real estate firm that creates win-win opportunities for property sellers seeking a convenient sale process... Show more
Mission-based civil rights org promoting fair workplaces, legal access & increases in employment opportunities for the formerly incarcerated.Race-Ethnic-Religious Relations.Consulting & Professiona... Show more
As a member of the General Affairs and Human Resources organization, this Specialist is responsible for providing general administrative services to both office and plant operations, while also sup... Show more
Doctor of Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynecology.Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) .LocumJobsOnline is working with CompHealth to find a qualified Obstetrics and Gynecology MD in Andalusia... Show more
At QuikTrip, Part-Time Clerks provide quality customer service, complete assigned store tasks and meet operating standards by complying with and supporting QT Policies & Procedures, QT Purpose and ... Show more
