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Title : Legal Secretary - Construction Litigation

Location : Florida - Tampa
Refer to Job # IJKW706913

Legal Secretary - Construction Litigation The candidate will performs complex legal secretary work under limited supervision with some latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment; Prepares and types legal and administrative correspondence and documents at direction of supervisor and independently prepares some non-legal correspondence and documents at direction of supervisor. Prepares attorney time entry and edits billing memos. Opens, maintains, and closes files. Will receives and screens telephone calls, providing information which may require the use of judgment and interpretation of policies and procedures; Communicates with clients, opposing counsel, courts, agencies and the general public; Schedules hearings, depositions, conferences, meetings, etc. and maintains attorneys calendar. Will performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. The candidate should have some college education or equivalent work experience. Should have 5-7 years progressive experience as a legal secretary in a defense law firm environment. Experience in construction litigation preferred. Advanced knowledge of legal practices, terminology and format for legal documents. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate by e-mail, telephone, and in person to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact in an environment with a diverse group of personalities. Should be flexible and solution-oriented with the ability to work under pressure; Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints while maintaining a high level of attention to detail; Advanced writing skills, verbal communication skills, and dictation transcription. Includes the ability to type a minimum of 75 WPM; Advanced skills in computer technology using Microsoft Office Suite, Orion, digital dictation and document management (Sharepoint). Should have ability to lift and carry up to thirty five pounds.

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