Job Description
Job Description
A busy Domestic Relations law firm is seeking a high-level Legal Secretary to join their team. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Job Duties:
- Answer incoming phone calls and returning missed calls
- Schedule consultations for new clients and determine the need for current clients
- Set court hearings and maintain Attorney’s calendar
- Perform front office and administrative functions and prepare and email client intake form and Fee Agreement to new or returning clients
- Handle documents pertaining to divorce, adoption, property settlements, etc.
- Set up new client files, scan all client related documents into client’s online file, maintain filing into client's paper file, and complete file closeout process for closed cases
- Verify all hearings noted on court orders are documented on Attorney’s calendar, prepare drafts for Attorney review, and court packets for filing
- Follow up to ensure timely submission, assist client with discovery responses, and organize and scan all discovery documents into client folder
Qualifications:
- Must have a minimum 2 years working experience as a paralegal or legal Secretary
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and appropriate formatting of documents
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel is required
- Must have strong organizational and follow-through skills, while being detail-oriented with ability to prioritize work and multi-task
- Accuracy and efficiency while staying focused and calm under pressure is needed
- Must have the ability to work independently, take responsibility, initiative, solve problems using sound judgment, and handle confidential and sensitive information
- Notary Public a plus
Only candidates that can pass a background check will be considered.
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Company DescriptionWith over 35 years experience in Greater Cleveland and thousands of people employed successfully each year, Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. When you apply online, we'll review your work skills and location preferences within 24 hours. Qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange for a personal interview, and our personnel supervisors will work with you to find the perfect assignment.
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Please copy and paste this link into your browser to visit our Job Board and get a complete list of current Area Temps job openings: http://jobs.areatemps.com.
Company Description
With over 35 years experience in Greater Cleveland and thousands of people employed successfully each year, Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. When you apply online, we'll review your work skills and location preferences within 24 hours. Qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange for a personal interview, and our personnel supervisors will work with you to find the perfect assignment.\r\n\r\nFull-Service Staffing:\r\nEvery year we match thousands of quality employees with rewarding office, industrial, professional, technical and skilled trades opportunities. \r\n\r\nCity Search Applicant Network:\r\nOur interactive centralized network links our six branch locations, providing unprecedented access to over 80,000 personally interviewed and performance-rated applicants. Clients are guaranteed the best candidates - and job seekers have access to the best opportunities - in the Greater Cleveland area. \r\n\r\nPlease copy and paste this link into your browser to visit our Job Board and get a complete list of current Area Temps job openings: http://jobs.areatemps.com.