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Schatz Law Firm
Legal Secretary
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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.
$51,888 / year median in Minnesota
-31% projected decline
Job Description
Legal Secretary Schatz Law Firm Rochester, MN Job Details Full-time $16 - $20 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) 401(k) matching Qualifications Microsoft Outlook Interpersonal skills Word embeddings High school diploma or GED Legal administrative experience Attention to detail Typing Full Job Description Successful law firm is seeking a full-time legal secretary. Legal experience is not required. This legal secretary will work providing a full range of support, including, but not limited to, preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings and documents; calendar maintenance; various office and client filing, electronic filing and transcription. The successful candidate will have strong accurate typing skills, is a very organized multi-tasking, detail-oriented team player. Essential Functions
- Assist attorney in all day to day activities.
- Answer phones and communicate with clients on a daily basis.
- Preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings, documents and other clerical assignments as directed.
- Handle a wide variety of complex and confidential time-sensitive material.
- Prepare new client engagements as requested.
- Maintain calendars, reports and electronic records.
- Transcribe electronic dictation.
- Various office and client filing; proofreading documents. Qualifications/Skills Required
- Typing 65+ wpm.
- Punctual with excellent attendance.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task, and timely respond to deadlines as well as balance workload.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook and Word.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in cooperative, small office environment and communicate with outside attorneys and court staff on every level. Educational Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- College degree preferred.