Legal Secretary - Great Long Term Opportunity!

$55,000 - $55,000/Yr

Unclassified - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Fort Lauderdale, FL

About the position

The Legal Secretary position offers a fantastic long-term opportunity within a stable environment, located in a prime area. This role is essential for supporting two or more attorneys and may involve some paralegal duties. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in commercial litigation, and will possess solid secretarial skills that are crucial for success in this prestigious organization. The position requires heavy calendar management, proficiency in software for correspondence, and excellent phone skills to handle a very busy office effectively. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in a supportive and dynamic legal setting.

Responsibilities

• Support two or more attorneys in their daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Manage heavy calendars for attorneys, ensuring all appointments and deadlines are met.
• Prepare and format legal documents and correspondence using appropriate software.
• Handle professional phone communications in a busy office environment.
• Perform some paralegal duties as needed, assisting with case preparation and research.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a legal secretary, with a preference for commercial litigation experience.
• Strong secretarial skills, including document preparation and correspondence management.
• Proficiency in calendar management and scheduling.
• Excellent software skills for creating and managing legal documents.
• Professional phone skills to communicate effectively in a busy office.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a prestigious law firm or legal organization.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to $55K.
• Great long-term opportunity with a stable organization.
• Comprehensive benefits package.