Annapolis boutique family law firm is seeking a full-time experienced litigation legal secretary.
This legal secretary will work with 2-3 attorneys 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 and electronic transcription.
The successful candidate will have strong accurate typing skills, is a very organized multi-tasking, detail-oriented team player possessing at least 3 years recent legal secretary experience (including electronic filing).
Essential Functions:
- Engaged in the work of the attorney by demonstrating knowledge and status of current cases and projects, utilizing available resources in order to achieve.
- Provide support to the attorneys in family law matters and backup support as needed.
- Answer phones and communicate with clients on a daily basis.
- Preparation/revision of correspondence, documents and other clerical assignments as directed.
- Assist with drafting simple pleadings.
- Handle a wide variety of complex and confidential time-sensitive material.
- Prepare new client engagements as requested.
- Maintain calendars, reports and time records.
- Maintain back-up docketing for litigation matters.
- Various office and client filing; proofreading documents.
Qualifications/Skills Required:
- Minimum 3+ years recent litigation legal secretarial experience within a law firm.
- Law firm billing software a plus. Familiarity with state rules and procedures.
- Must have a solid understanding of technical legal terminology as well as court filings.
- Experienced with trial preparation.
- Punctual with excellent attendance.
- Proficient in MDEC e-filing.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent proofreading skills.
- Ability to multi-task, and timely respond to deadlines as well as balance workload.
- Knowledge of Office Suite a must, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in cooperative, small office environment and communicate with attorneys and support staff on every level.
Educational Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Some college preferred.
Hours are 8:30-5:00 (M-F)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off.
Please send resume and cover letter to ------------.