Legal Secretary

Mike Agruss Law is hiring an in-person, bi-lingual (English and Spanish) legal assistant to work about 30 hours per week. Our busy law firm is looking for an efficient, organized legal assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist our clients and ensure our operation is efficient. You'll assist with translating documents, speaking with clients, handling our mail, and sending welcome care packages to new clients. If you have experience in a law firm environment, work well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you. Responsibilities:
• Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently
• Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines
• Schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
• Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department
• Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegals Qualifications:
• 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant
• Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate's degree is a plus
• Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Candidates must have worked with legal software, case management, and docketing programs Compensation: 23.00 hourly

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