Legal Secretary
Responsibilities
- direct contact with clients, courts, and other entities
- answer incoming phone calls
- prepare and maintain physical and electronic client files
- schedule appointments and maintain attorney and litigation calendars
- file pleadings, prepare and work on discovery documents, discovery demands, and responses
- obtain documents and other expert discovery
- coordinate/book deposition scheduling
- draft correspondence
- help coordinate for a very high-speed legal office
- organize client files, pleadings, exhibit binders, discovery, etc.
- handle incoming and outgoing mail for all attorneys and legal staff
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; paralegal degree preferred
- Legal experience required; 1-2 years of legal experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, Excel, and e-document management software preferred
- Must be a self-motivated independent thinker with excellent time management skills, strong organizational skills, and outstanding communication skills with the ability to work as a team member in a high-volume fast-paced work environment
Qualifications
Cipriani & Werner P.C. offers a comprehensive benefit package. Highlights include: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Matching 401(k) Paid time off Mentorship opportunities Collaborative and welcoming work environment Work-Life balance
Benefits
Cipriani & Werner P.C. offers a comprehensive benefit package. Highlights include: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Matching 401(k) Paid time off Mentorship opportunities Collaborative and welcoming work environment Work-Life balance
Schedule
This is an in-person position.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $39,000-$40,000 and represents C&W’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, included but not limited to experience and qualifications.
Company Information
Cipriani & Werner is a multidisciplinary law firm. We have long been recognized as a firm that seeks to understand the needs and interests of our clients. From that point forward, we strive to deliver results that are expected by our clients.