Legal Secretary

Job Description

Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, court appearances, depositions, and client appointments.
File legal documents with state and federal courts, both electronically and in person.
Open, organize, and maintain client files and case records.
Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and vendors.
Manage incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and telephone calls.
Assist with document collection, case preparation, and trial support.
Clock deadlines and ensure timely completion of legal filings.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal and client information.

Position Requirements

• Hard Skills:
  • Legal document preparation & formatting
  • Proofreading and editing (legal writing accuracy)
  • Knowledge of legal terminology & procedures (pleadings, motions, discovery)
  • Case and file management systems
  • Calendar management & scheduling tools
  • Court filing (e-filing + in-person filing)
  • Email and document management systems
  • Office communication systems (phones, mail handling)
  • Administrative & clerical operations
  • Document organization & records management
  • Deadline tracking systems
  • Trial preparation support
  • Confidential data handling practices
• Soft Skills:
  • Attention to detail (critical for legal accuracy)
  • Professional communication (clients, attorneys, courts)
  • Time management (deadlines, filings, scheduling)
  • Organization (files, calendars, case materials)
  • Multitasking & prioritization
  • Discretion & confidentiality
  • Reliability & accountability
  • Customer service mindset (client interactions)
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving (handling last-minute changes or filings)
  • Adaptability & flexibility
  • Responsiveness/urgency awareness (legal deadlines are strict)

Benefits

Clark Personnel is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how work is bought, sold and delivered to enable access to the American Dream. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.