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Title : Corporate Legal Secretary

Location : Michigan - Detroit
Refer to Job # MGDN732724

Corporate Legal Secretary The candidate will participate fully on a client-focused team, exercising personal judgment under the ultimate direction of assigned attorneys. Redlining, document compare software Workshare/Delta view. Amend documents using track changes. Prepare correspondence, memos, pleadings, briefs, forms and other documents in proper legal form; files legal documents with appropriate attachments, both electronically and via traditional filing methods [i.e. E-file, Wiznet]. Answer telephone calls in a courteous and professional manner; forwards messages to the intended parties timely. Enter and/or proofread time in the accounting system before release into the billing system; to the extent possible, ensures accurate entry of complete information before each monthly deadline on an as needed basis. Timely completes new client set-up and/or matter set-up by completing the Conflict Checks, New Business Approval, and Information Forms. Close files in a timely manner includes proper paperwork and in accordance with closed file procedure. Review and relay all incoming communication to proper person in attorney s absence to ensure appropriate attention and timely follow up. Calendar and maintains all case related dates, including but not limited to appointments and follow-up dates. Maintain open files; keeps filing up-to-date on a weekly basis. Schedule depositions, hearings, appointments and conference calls; prepares necessary documents and copies for meetings. Receive, read and route incoming mail. Maintain appointment and deadline calendar for attorneys. Faxing, copying, typing, scanning and any other general office duty as needed. Arranges for the proper delivery of documents/projects via, including but not limited to courier runs, hand-deliveries, Federal Express, UPS, Express Mail; provides complete information to courier for delivery and for any other delivery method. Enters accurate client/matter number information for the correct charging of photocopies, telephone calls, faxes, mail, etc. Transcribe documents from dictation; proofreads all documents to ensure accuracy and professional appearance; files all pleadings on pleading paper. Maintain and updates contacts in Client Profiles and links contacts with appropriate files. Arrange travel. Complete business expense forms. Request checks. Assist with practice group meetings and assignments such as maintaining forms files, typing agendas, coordinating meetings, ordering lunches, preparing for seminars, etc. Stay abreast of technology changes and other advances in the legal secretarial field. Refer out large copying projects as necessary. Manage conflicting deadlines and priorities effectively to complete work. Work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision. Maintain highly organized and efficient work methods and work station. Work effectively in a team environment; seeks assistance and offers to help fellow team members. The candidate must have organization, Excellent software skills in Microsoft Office 2010, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook. Should have knowledge of general office equipment including scanners, fax machine, printer. Must have minimum typing skills of 65 words per minute. Should have efficient in transcription of dictation. Must have minimum of three years working as a legal secretary. Should have work knowledge of legal terminology and court online filing procedures. Experience of 3 years in legal secretary is preferred.

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