Legal Secretary

Join our succesful and growing legal team as a Legal Secretary, where you can immediately put your experience and skills to use helping with a wide-range of legal work including client interaction, litigation work, and document preparation. This job offers tremendous room for growth and meaningful work assisting clients ranging from cities, banks, large companies, and our neighbors and community. We have a tight-knit and supportive team that you would be a vital part of as our firm continues to grow and prosper.

<Duties>

• Assist with legal research using Westlaw and other research tools to support case preparation across areas including estate planning, real estate law, domestic relations, commercial litigation, probate and trust administration, and more.
• Draft, proofread, and review legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence using Word, Adobe, MyCase document automation, and the latest in AI assistance..
• Conduct client interviews and gather relevant information for litigation and transactional matters.
• Transcribe dictations using BigHand digital dictation and MyCase case management. .
• Support litigation processes through document review and preparation for trial or settlement proceedings.
• Assist with project management tasks related to ongoing cases or firm initiatives to ensure deadlines are met efficiently.

<Requirements>

• Proven experience as a legal secretary or paralegal with a strong background in legal administrative functions.
• Familiarity with a broad spectrum of practice areas including estate planning, commercial litigation, real estate law, domestic relations, and probate procedures.
• Proficiency in dictation and use of the latest in software and legal technology.
• Commitment to a positive team approach to problem solving for our clients and a desire to learn and innovate.
• Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence; keen proofreading abilities are essential.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person