Legal Secretary #35022
Legal Philadelphia, PA
Direct Hire Aug 18, 2023
Legal
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Legal Secretary to join our client for an opportunity in Philadelphia, PA! The Legal Secretary is primarily responsible for providing administrative and secretarial support to attorneys and legal professionals in the organization. This Direct-Hire opportunity is offering $56,700-$70,000 based on experience!
Responsibilities of the Legal Secretary include:
Responsibilities of the Legal Secretary include:
- Attending and taking notes at meetings and assisting attorneys in collecting legal and factual documents
- Communicating by telephone with opposing counsel and other parties, clients, judicial administrative staff, and vendors.
- Scheduling and making appointments for multiple attorneys and other legal staff.
- Preparing legal documents and updating documents
- Transcribing dictation
- Transmitting legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials by electronic filing, mail, fax or messenger
- Completing administrative forms for supervising attorneys
- Organizing and maintaining case and correspondence files
- Covering other attorneys in co-worker’s absence
Requirements of the Legal Secretary include:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in legal studies or office administration is a plus.
- Proven experience as a personal injury legal secretary.
- Experience with dictation, e-filing, and case management (Trialworks or Needles s a +)
- Fluent in Spanish us a plus.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Discretion and integrity when handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills for client interaction.
- Knowledge of local and federal court rules and procedures (varies based on jurisdiction).
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) has been a leading provider of contract, temporary, temporary-hire & direct hire solutions. We began as a staffing agency and evolved to a national provider of workforce management solutions with a niche recruitment focus in Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, & Information Technology. To learn more about CSS, visit our website: www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.