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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in preparing and proofreading legal documents while ensuring compliance with court rules and legal standards. Proficient in managing attorney schedules and maintaining organized legal files, with a strong focus on customer service and attention to detail.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Legal Document PreparationCase Management System ExperienceMS Office ProficiencyKnowledge of Legal TerminologyCustomer Service Excellence
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Hard Skills
Legal Document PreparationProofreadingDocument FormattingLitigation SupportCalendar ManagementDeadline MonitoringCase Activity ManagementMail ProcessingLegal ResearchBilling Information Management
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAttention to DetailTeamworkCustomer Service
Tools & Technologies
Case Management SystemsLegal Software ApplicationsMS Office
Industry Keywords
Legal SecretaryLegal AssistantCourt ProceduresLitigation ProcessesLegal Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide high-level administrative and legal support to one or more attorneys.
- Prepare, edit, proofread, and process legal documents, including pleadings, motions, notices, complaints, summonses, legal opinions, court forms, and correspondence.
- Ensure documents comply with court rules, legal standards, and established procedures.
- Maintain and update case management system information, including legal documents, correspondence, billing information, expenditures, and case activity.
- Manage attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, hearings, court appearances, and appointments while resolving scheduling conflicts.
- Maintain organized legal files and records according to office standards and retention guidelines.
- Monitor litigation deadlines and maintain a detailed diary system for statutory and court requirements.
- Process incoming and outgoing mail according to department procedures.
- Maintain technical files, records, reports, and documentation while assisting with payment drafts and related administrative tasks.
- Support attorneys and team members through exceptional customer service and professionalism.
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma or GED.
- 4+ years of legal secretary, legal assistant, or comparable legal administrative experience.
- Strong experience preparing legal documents and supporting litigation matters.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional proofreading, grammar, and document formatting abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting critical deadlines.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
- Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation processes.
- Experience working with case management systems and legal software applications.
- Demonstrated strengths in customer service, teamwork, continuous improvement, and attention to detail.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
- 401(K) saving plans with company match
- Pension
- Tuition assistance
- Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs
- Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!)
- Incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance