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Title : Legal Secretary, Public Law And Policy

Location : District of Columbia - Washington
Refer to Job # EQFM737855

Legal Secretary, Public Law And Policy The candidate will type and edit on the computer system legal and other documents (including correspondence, memoranda, bills, timesheets and project work) from transcription tapes, handwritten or typed materials, or shorthand notes. Copy, distribute, send (electronically and/or via mail, courier or express service), file and otherwise handle completed work. Use of a typewriter may be necessary for certain assignments. Proofread and redline work for accuracy of copy, format, grammar, punctuation and syntax. Receive, screen and transmit telephone calls, conference calls and messages to/from attorneys, clients and staff. Handle incoming and outgoing mail. Perform secretarial functions associated with firm administrative tasks, including processing new client/matter requests, client bills, time reports and expense reports. Set up and maintain files. Coordinate conferences, meetings and appointments. Coordinate travel arrangements, securing air and ground transportation and hotel accommodations. Coordinate work as needed with office, firm and third-party service departments, including Document Services, IT, Mail Room, Duplicating, Facilities, Conference Services, and Finance. Provide secretarial assistance to visitors, summer associates and attorneys whose secretaries are absent. Accept overflow work from other secretaries as needed. Must have ability to type at least 70 words per minute with accuracy. Should have thorough knowledge of MS Office applications including Word 10 and Outlook, as well as Adobe Professional. Proficiency in eFiling and all court procedures required. Must have ability to produce TOCs and TOAs manually and accurately. Should have thorough knowledge of the proper preparation of time records, expense reports, client bills and conflict-checking forms. Must have proficiency with advanced telephone functions, including conference calling and voicemail. Should have familiarity with legal filing and record-keeping practices. Must have High School Diploma or equivalent. Should have 5+ years of secretarial experience supporting partner level attorneys. Specialized secretarial degree, associate and/or bachelor's degree desirable. Congressional and policy experience is preferred.

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