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Title : Legal Secretary

Location : Georgia - Atlanta
Refer to Job # KUPU842774

This large, prestigious Chicago based law firm with offices throughout the US has established itself as being the premier, if not the best, labor and employment powerhouse firms in the nation. It now provides a range of legal services, including corporate and business law, general litigation, environmental and other related matters. Its clients include Fortune 500 companies, industrial and manufacturing companies, banks and brokerage houses, healthcare institutions, transportation companies and other media conglomerates. The atmosphere is light and confident, as the lawyers are assured that their expertise is rarely rivaled by many of the other firms. Compensation is the top of the market, and associates are expected to work long hours. This firm offers tremendous growth opportunities for resourceful and energetic attorneys.
Legal Secretary The candidate will draft, input, revise and finalize routine correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents. Proofread documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling, and grammar. File legal documents in federal and state courts, including e-filing. Verify all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are included with transmittal letters/memos. Complete client/matter forms, request conflicts of interest checks, open new files and maintain all client and general files. Manage busy and complex attorney and team calendars. Coordinate and manage team meeting schedules and calls. Maintain client contact information. Maintain electronic and hard copy client and general files. Conduct periodic review for possible storage of old files and prepares files to be closed. Review incoming mail, and calendar and distribute to teams as needed and upload to the DMS. Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger, and overnight delivery. Enter attorney time and send time entry reminders. Coordinate and follow through on requests and projects with other support departments (e.g. word processing, receptionists, file/document clerks, office services, finance). Screen telephone calls, and listen to voicemail and recorded messages. Prepare expense reports and processes vendor invoices in Chrome River. Schedule appointments and makes arrangements for meetings, conferences and travel. Complete other duties and projects as assigned. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience). Should have 5+ years of the law firm professional services secretarial experience. Typing speed/accuracy: 70 wpm with accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Programs (Word, Outlook, Excel). Excellent grammatical and spelling skills. Ability to act independently and make decisions within the scope of the position's responsibilities. Excellent troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow-through skills in order to oversee and complete assignments/tasks from inception to completion. Familiarity with Carpe Diem, Chrome River, IRM, document management systems or similar technology.

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