Job title: Litigation Legal Secretary
Company: GPAC
Job description: We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join the Business Litigation practice group. This role involves working closely with shareholders and paralegals in Family Law and General Law practice areas, supporting a wide range of clients. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including receiving, opening, and distributing mail.
- Transcribing dictations for correspondence such as client letters and engagement letters.
- Preparing monthly expense reports and credit card statements, and handling document scanning and printing.
- Maintaining both electronic and physical client files.
- Managing attorney calendars by scheduling appointments, coordinating schedules, and organizing meetings, pleadings, and electronic filings.
- Answering phones and communicating with courts and prothonotaries.
- Entering attorney billable time.
- Assisting the secretarial team with receptionist duties or covering for other secretaries as needed.
We prioritize the professional growth of our employees. This job description outlines key duties but is not exhaustive; responsibilities may evolve to meet the needs of our clients and firm.Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Three or more years of experience as a Legal Secretary or in a related role
- Proficiency with PACER for searching dockets, party information, and downloading pleadings
- Familiarity with state filings and various county and prothonotary websites
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong writing and editing abilities, with an emphasis on developing thoughtful and persuasive messaging
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
- Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
- Experience with Lackner and Pro Series is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to supporting counsel
- Commitment to professionalism, cooperation, and teamwork
Beneficial Qualifications:
- Experience with iManage document management system
- Experience in electronic court document filing
- Familiarity with ECF for federal court filings
- Paralegal certificate
- Active Notary license
If you’re interested in making a change, reach out to me today. All resume submissions and conversations completely confidential, to learn more about this opportunity. Please include your resume . You Can Also Connect With Me Via LinkedIn Here:
Expected salary: $60000 per year
Location: Camp Hill, PA
Job date: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 22:55:43 GMT
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