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Legal Assistant/Secretary
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$62,165 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth
Job Description
- Phone etiquette and proven work experience as legal assistant or legal secretary.
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court filing system.
- Bilingual.
- Computer literacy
- Working knowledge of case management software.
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills.
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure. Responsibilities
- The ideal candidate will provide administrative support to our legal staff, assist in preparing legal documents, maintain client files, and ensure the smooth operation of the legal office.
- The legal secretary will play a crucial role in facilitating communication between attorneys, clients, and other parties involved in legal proceedings.
- Assist attorneys in editing and formatting legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, contracts, and agreements.
- Maintain and organize physical and electronic files, including client records, correspondence, and case documents.
- Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings and court appearances.
- Communicate effectively with clients, potential clients, court personnel, and other attorneys to schedule hearings, depositions, and meetings.
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, emails, and phone calls.
- Perform administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
- Conduct legal research using online resources and databases to support attorneys in case preparation.
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information and legal matters.
- Collaborate with other legal support staff to ensure the efficient operation of the legal office.