Legal Secretary (Criminal Defense)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC has an immediate opening for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Criminal Defense legal team. The ideal candidate will, among other duties as assigned, organize and maintain law libraries, documents and case files, schedule appointments, answer phones, make photocopies, draft and type office memos, mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials. Assist attorneys in collecting employment, medical and other records. Prepare and process legal documents and papers; summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions and pretrial agreements. Excellent communication, organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, participation in on-going learning and development and demonstration of initiative are essential in this role. Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20 - $24 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance

• Health Insurance

• Pediatric Dental & Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Long Term Disability Insurance

• Flexible Benefit Spending Plan (Section 125)

• 401(k) with Firm Matching

• Free Parking

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off

• Discounted Legal Services

• Pet-friendly Workplace

Work Location: In person in our Overland Park office

Work Remotely: No

Requirements:

Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two - five years related experience.