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Title : Legal Secretary

Location : District of Columbia - Washington
Refer to Job # WZNR718386

Legal Secretary The candidate operates a computer or typewriter, and transcribes digital dictation. Types correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents; drafts standard correspondence, memoranda and other documents. Screens telephone calls and records messages. Reads, sorts and dates incoming mail and faxes. Ensures that outgoing mail and faxes are delivered in a timely manner. If necessary, routes mail to specific delivery service and follows up on timely delivery. Establishes and maintains calendar and deadline reminder systems; utilizes master calendar system. Opens new files, requests conflict of interest checks with appropriate department, and maintains all client and general files. Conducts periodic review for possible storage of older files; files to be closed. Receives clients and visitors; maintains good public relations with clients; observes confidentiality of attorney-client relationship. Schedules appointments for timekeepers. Processes bills; proofs billing sheets; reviews and edits bills. Works closely with administrative support staff (word processing, receptionist, business office, etc.); proofs documents returned form word processing; ensures that attorney timesheets are entered into billing time system in a timely manner. Performs overload typing, filing, photocopying or other secretarial duties as time permits and as requested by the floor team lead, other attorneys, or the Washington, DC Office Administrator. Assists other secretaries with their workload as needed. Other duties as assigned by the Washington, DC Office Administrator. Performs relief receptionist and switchboard operator duties as needed. Must have average knowledge of Microsoft Word, including knowledge required to create Table of Contents and Table of Authorities. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate by phone and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact is essential.

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