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Title : Legal Secretary

Location : South Carolina - Charleston
Refer to Job # MXJV782103

Legal Secretary Responsibilities: Answer phone, take messages, keep attorney calendars. Correspond and communicate with clients, court personnel, other attorney offices and others by phone, email and by mail. Prepare, proof, finalize (and file and/or mail) written correspondence, pleadings, discovery motions and requests, other legal documents. Assist with scheduling of appointments, court matters and other events. Receive/download and catalog discovery material and pick up from prosecution offices when needed. Open and maintain client files, receive payments from clients. Qualifications: High school diploma or its equivalent (GED) required. Post high school education/college preferred. 1-3 years prior experience as a legal secretary required. 5+ years prior experience as a legal secretary preferred. Experience as legal secretary for law firm practicing criminal defense and personal injury law highly preferred. Skills in: Writing is an important part of this position. It will require drafting and proofreading of correspondence, memos, legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, discovery requests and other documents. Must have general computer use proficiency. Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Outlook and Word, web-based downloads, searches and use and Adobe pdf. Skills should also include printing, copying and pasting, creating spreadsheets, writing emails, preparing legal documents, and other similar activities. Must be able and willing to proofread correspondence and documents and correct errors found in spelling, grammar and usage. Should devote attention to identify errors and make necessary corrections. Should be proficient in managing scheduling and calendars, tasks, case files, trial binders and other important documents in an orderly and timely manner. Should present themselves and behave in a professional manner with a positive friendly attitude extending courtesy and kindness to those with whom interact Schedule: 20-29 Hours per week

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