Legal Secretary in Long Island, NY| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Legal Secretary

Location : New York - Long Island
Refer to Job # UDLM733523


Legal Secretary The candidate will be demonstrate drive, dedication, professionalism and a positive attitude. Will include everything from troubleshooting, creating and editing complex documents, spreadsheets and presentations, submitting specialized conflicts, entering attorney time, creating zip files, converting documents from Word to PDF and proofreading, to transcribing tapes into letters, and reports. Create, revise and format complex legal documents, spreadsheets and presentations, adhering to Firm policy and guidelines. Troubleshoot documents. Answer questions and provide technical help when required. Proofread work for accuracy prior to routing or returning to attorneys/employees. Provide secretarial support to attorneys as requested, including answering phones, time entry, scanning, PDF'ing documents, copying, faxing and other clerical duties as required. Transcribe tapes into letters, reports, marketing. Maintain calendars of all assigned attorneys and schedule meetings for attorneys within parameters of attorneys' requirements. Remind attorneys of deadlines for filings, Federal Express packages, etc. Maintain contact lists for client matters. Organize and maintain electronic and paper client files and keep filing up-to-date; retrieve existing files through RIO and close out and send files off-site. Assist with monthly billing including meeting Finance Department deadlines, photocopying and final preparation for mailing. Provide coverage to other attorneys in section when assigned secretaries are out of office or when workflow requires/permits. The candidate must have 3+ years work experience as a Corporate Legal Secretary in a law firm. Should have ability to function effectively in stressful situations; exhibit professional maturity. Must have excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Should have ability to problem solve and arrange workload in order of importance to meet deadlines. Must have ability to work effectively within a team and independently, as workflow dictates. Should have advanced Microsoft Word 2010 skills including Styles, Softwise Macro and Number Suite, TOA and TOC. Must have advanced Excel and Powerpoint using Powerpoint to create webinar presentations desirable. Should have proficiency with .pdf Docs, FileSite/Interwoven Document Management Systems, Microsoft Outlook and CMS Time Entry. Note: Work will Full-time, Monday Friday, 9:30am 5:30pm
 
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