Legal Secretary Litigation
Job Description
Job Description
Legal Secretary
Strong Law PC, Southwest Missouri's premiere personal injury/trial-attorney firm for over 45 years, is seeking an experienced and well-organized full-time Legal Secretary. Starting at $55,000 per year and up, depending on experience, professional achievements, and demonstrated expertise in the legal field. The successful candidate will assist attorneys by providing support in helping to work-up catastrophic personal injury cases for our clients. The position will allow you to be part of a team that will materially affect the quality of our client's lives - for the rest of their lives. General responsibilities of this position include:
- Preparing and filing various legal documents;
- Typing and preparing documents from dictation;
- Calendaring;
- Coordinating appointments and travel;
- Preparing and maintaining files.
Requirements:
- High School diploma;
- Legal secretary certification or education preferred;
- Five or more years of experience in a legal office setting;
- Five or more years of experience as a Personal Injury Legal Secretary;
- Experience working with more than one attorney at once;
- Excellent communication and organizational skills;
- Ability to easily collaborate with others;
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently;
- Fast and accurate typing skills;
- Ability to operate and navigate computer, software and online materials often used in legal settings;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Corel software and various dictation software;
- Ability to operate basic office equipment such as copiers and scanners;
- Attention to detail;
- Reliable;
- Ability to self-motivate and work independently;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds;
- Frequent standing, walking and sitting for long periods of time;
- Bending/stooping;
- Climbing and descending stairs.
Work Hours/Schedule:
- 8:30 AM – 5 PM (37.5 hour work week);
- Monday – Friday.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person