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Eckelkamp Kuenzel LLP

Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant

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A Litigation Legal Secretary provides secretarial and administrative work for a litigation attorney or litigation law firm. Uses specialized knowledge of legal terminology and procedures related to litigation. Organizes files, schedules meetings and manages communication to prepare for lawsuits and trials. Prepares and files documents for court cases. Works with supervision from an attorney or paralegal; may handle paralegal tasks.

$56,078 / year median in Missouri

-19% projected decline

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Job Description

Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant Washington, MO 63090 $16
  • $23 an hour
  • Full-time $16
  • $23 an hour
  • Full-time We are looking for a specialized Legal Secretary to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks.
You will work under the supervision of an attorney and will also provide support in assigned legal cases. The goal is to sustain efficiency of all office procedures and case management so as to guarantee reliability and consistency. Responsibilities Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients Type case briefs and synopses of depositions, contracts and testimony Conduct thorough statistical/ documentary research Source and verify important case intelligence Produce and file various legal documents such as motions, petitions, etc. Preserve an updated case record system Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate Maintain and update inventories of contact details Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders Requirements Proven experience as legal secretary Knowledge of legal terminology Bookkeeping experience is helpful Knowledge of MS Office, Excel and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, dictaphone etc) Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus Proficiency in English Outstanding time-management and typing skills Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people Be a team player
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$16.00
  • $23.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Free parking Paid sick time Paid time off Application Question(s): Do you have any accounting experience?
Experience:
Law office: 2 years (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Washington, MO 63090 (Required)
Work Location:
In person