Corporate Legal Secretary Karen Whitaker and Associates Palo Alto, CA Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $90,000 a year 6 days ago Benefits Free parking AD&D insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Contract documentation review Legal correspondence preparation Presentation software Finance Phone communication Business support experience for legal executives Writing skills Administrative experience Transcription Contract drafting Legal administrative experience Data entry Organizational skills Law office experience Typing Legal billing Phone etiquette Editing Full Job Description Job Description We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Secretary with 2+ years of experience within a law firm or in-house legal working environment. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative support. BS/BA degree preferred, but not required. Must possess experience with MS Office, a document management system,Excel and PowerPoint, and be able to type 50 wpm. Must also be highly organized, flexible, and professional. The firm offers a competitive salary, full benefits, and a congenial environment. Responsibilities Draft, review, and proofread legal documents such as contracts, agreements, engagement letters, resolutions, and correspondence with meticulous attention to detail. Additional tasks include administrative support, processing of expense reports, and entering attorney time, arranging travel requests, and other day-to-day tasks. Requirements Proven experience in a legal administrative or paralegal role within a law office or corporate legal department. Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft clear and precise legal documents, engagement letters; proofreading, and transcription skills are essential. Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail in document review and data entry tasks, review and process pre-bills, and work closely with accounting.. Effective communication skills with professional phone etiquette; ability to liaise confidently with internal teams and external stakeholders. Must have experience with MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint and document management software such as iManage. Firm offers a competitive salary, full benefits and a congenial environment.
Pay:
$65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
working within a law firm: 10 years (Required) law firm secretarial: 5 years (Required) reviewing pre-bills/finance: 5 years (Required)