Legal Secretary

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support a busy legal team in East Syracuse, New York. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is organized, responsive, and comfortable handling time-sensitive legal and administrative work.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and clerical support within a legal office environment.
• Request medical documentation from providers, monitor outstanding items, and follow up to secure records on schedule.
• Prepare arbitration-related paperwork accurately and submit forms in accordance with required timelines.
• Obtain police reports and maintain organized case files for easy access by the legal team.
• Assemble, merge, and manage large volumes of case documents using Adobe tools to create complete master files.
• Draft, format, revise, and organize legal and administrative documents using Microsoft Word and related office applications.
• Track incoming materials and keep records updated to support smooth case progression.
• Assist with the preparation of summonses and other legal correspondence as needed.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Legal Secretary or similar legal administrative support role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, for document creation and editing.
• Working knowledge of Adobe applications for combining, organizing, and managing document files.
• Experience handling legal forms, case documentation, and time-sensitive administrative tasks.
• Ability to request, track, and organize records such as medical files and police reports.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately.
• Familiarity with summons preparation and other legal support documents.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.