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Title : Immigration Legal Secretary

Location : Missouri - St louis
Refer to Job # FFXQ721042

Immigration Legal Secretary Responsibilities: Operates a computer, typewriter, and transcribes digital dictation. Types correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents; drafts standard correspondence, memoranda and other documents. Supports attorneys and paralegals in the preparation of employment-based immigration petitions. Coordinates and performs administrative tasks for immigration practice, including client and matter openings. 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; prepares 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 under traditional hourly and fixed-fee billing structures; proofs billing statements; reviews and edits bills. Works closely with administrative support staff (word processing, receptionists, business office, etc.); proofs documents returned from word processing; insures that attorney timesheets are entered and released on a timely manner. Performs overload typing, filing, photocopying or other secretarial duties as time permits and as requested by the floor team lead or other attorneys. Also assists other secretaries with their workload as needed. Requirements: 1-2 years on-the-job experience necessary in order to gain an understanding of law office policies and procedures and produce accurate legal documents with minimal supervision. Ability to transcribe legal documents, correspondence and reports from rough draft, dictation or transcription at a level of 70 wpm. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Ability to proofread typed material for grammatical, typographical or spelling errors. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate by phone and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact. Must have ability to proof and perform minor editing (e.g., punctuation, grammar, spelling) of routine law office correspondence and legal case matters. Perform non-complex arithmetic calculations when verifying calculations on forms and documents; maintain records and filing systems at a level normally acquired through completion of high school or equivalent. Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and strain while producing a high volume of information and performing other essential duties. Must possess a high level of professionalism and interpersonal skills so as to be able to work well with employees at all levels within the organization and maintain all information in the strictest of confidence. Required to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with others. Must have ability to read, write and communicate fluent English; ability to compose documents in the appropriate business style using correct grammar and spelling; ability to communicate clearly using proper grammar and diction over the telephone. Must possess attention to detail, ability to balance multiple projects and have strong time management skills. Must have ability to reason and apply common-sense understanding to situations encountered. Ability to process routine daily functions while being able to resolve sensitive issues and complex assignments utilizing above average critical thinking skills. Ability to work overtime as needed.

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