This large firm has many offices across the United States and offers a full-service practice that includes corporate, litigation, bankruptcy, tax, employment, and other types of law. The firm has a reputation for providing cost-effective services and communicating well with its clients. It is particularly strong in representation of financial institutions. They also are committed to community service and pro bono work. Excellent training is provided to all attorneys so they can improve their skills and keep up with changes in the law.
Receptionist/Legal Secretary The candidate answers incoming calls, assists with inquires, directs callers, and takes messages. Greets and directs clients, vendors, and visitors. Coordinates and schedules availability of conference rooms. Uses Outlook, Word, and other Microsoft Office products. General office duties, such as preparing copies, printing e-mails, and documents. Organizes and maintains work room and supplies. Types documents, pleadings, correspondence, memoranda. Submits state and federal court filings. Handles client matters (when appropriate) through telephone and e-mail. Uses Direct Time Entry (software package). Keeps record of attorney's time and expenses and submits to Accounting Department in a timely fashion; recapping expense memoranda and other miscellaneous accounting projects as assigned. Maintains work calendars by scheduling appointments, conference calls and other meetings. Prepares Expense Memoranda. Maintains work calendars by scheduling appointments, conference calls and other meetings. Prepares travel, hotel and car arrangements by using the internet. Organizing and maintaining extensive sets of files, both paper and electronic. Using File Surf (software package) and organizing/maintaining sets of files. High School or equivalent experience is required. College degree is preferred. Should have 1+ years of experience in secretarial field. Legal experience is preferred.
