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Lowndes

Administrative Clerk

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What they do

A Legal Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of legal terminology and procedures. Prepares documents such as subpoenas or summonses and assists with legal research. Works with supervision from an attorney or paralegal.

$45,534 / year median in Florida

-26% projected decline

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Job Description

The Administrative Clerk performs duties to maintain the practice teams filing system for the firms client matter files and related documentation, following detailed instructions and according to standard procedures. Assist legal teams with standard limited clerical support such as document and spreadsheet updates. This is a great stepping stone for someone looking to break into the legal industry and gain valuable first hand experience!
Essential functions:
Organize, set up, and maintain legal files and records, including filing legal documents in electronic filesOpen new files and close existing files following detailed procedure as requiredCreate and maintain documents and spreadsheets as neededAssist with preparing and organizing trial and closing bindersPrinting, copying, and scanning legal documents, correspondence, and other materialsPrepare any outgoing packagesAssist the real estate department with invoicing, expenses, and check requestsPerform or assist with any other operations as required to maintain workflow. Candidates should enjoy a teamwork environment, have a professional demeanor, possess excellent communication skills, and be proactive and detail oriented. Excellent computer skills are necessary with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.