Legal Secretary

Responsibilities for Legal Assistant/Administrative Assistant

• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems

• Knowledgeable with State and Federal courts’ e-filing systems

• Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar and

docketing court deadlines

• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts

• Assist and support lawyers and paralegals with workload

• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions

• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation

Qualifications for Legal Assistant/Administrative Assistant

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

• 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, paralegal or administrative

assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department)

• Detail-oriented and highly organized

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook; knowledgeable of Excel

• Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines