Legal Secretary in Asheville, NC| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Legal Secretary

Location : North Carolina - Asheville
Refer to Job # TMIG849727


Legal Secretary The candidate provides full administrative support services to attorneys while remaining flexible to provide assistance in various critical areas throughout the Firm. Transcribes dictation and formats letters, pleadings, and other forms. Prepares rough drafts, proofreads before finalizing legal documents. Copies and mails all letters, documents, and packages to various parties via Certified, Registered USPS, FedEx, or courier service. Properly file legal documents with the Courts and cc/bcc's appropriate parties. Ensures exact compliance with client guidelines relating to preparation and mailing of cc/bcc, copying of documents, and other client requirements. Opens new file, perform conflict checks, and at attorneys request draft acknowledgment or engagement letter to client. Continuously maintains file content, indexes, and tabulations. Maintains accurate computer cards and other sources of client/case information. Enters attorney billable time on a regular basis, proofreads, and balances. Maintains attorney calendar by denoting due dates for answers, depositions and other pleadings, hearings, trial calendars, etc.. Opens and manages or route attorney mail to appropriate counsel. Reviews and confirms all client bills and other invoices and forwards for payment on a regular and consistent basis in accordance with client guidelines. Closes and prepares files for storage. Prepares files or assists paralegals in preparing files for upcoming hearings and depositions. Answers and screens calls for attorneys, communicating with professionalism, respectfulness and tact. Schedules depositions as necessary. Participates as a member of one or more strategic planning committees. Mentors and trains new employees in the position. Performs receptionist duties and remains flexible and open to requests for support or assistance outside of the scope of this job description and to other duties as directed by the Management team. High school or general education degree is required. Bachelor's or better degree is preferred. Should have 3+ years of Litigation experience. Typing skills of 70+ WPM is required.
 
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