Legal Secretary/Paralegal

$33,280 - $45,760/Yr

Ayad Law Pllc - Detroit, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Detroit, MI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Secretary to join our dynamic legal team at Ayad Law, PLLC. The ideal candidate will provide essential administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, ensuring the smooth operation of our office. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is interested in the legal field and is looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment. The Legal Secretary will be responsible for a variety of tasks that are crucial to the functioning of our legal practice. In this position, you will be tasked with preparing and filing legal documents, maintaining case files, and organizing legal materials on Ayad Law's server. You will also proofread, collate, and assist in the preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, and contracts. Effective communication is key, as you will utilize your phone etiquette to interact with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal matters. Additionally, you will organize and maintain the office's administrative functions, including scheduling appointments and managing the calendar for the legal team. Collaboration with other staff members will be essential to achieve office goals and objectives, and you will perform other administrative tasks as necessary to support the legal team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and law clerks, including preparing and filing documents, maintaining case files, and organizing legal materials on Ayad Law's server.
• Proofread, collate, and assist in the preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, and contracts.
• Utilize phone etiquette to effectively communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties.
• Organize and maintain the office's administrative functions, including scheduling appointments and managing the calendar.
• Collaborate with other staff members to achieve office goals and objectives.
• Perform other administrative tasks as necessary to support the legal team.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive legal matters.
• Strong communication and phone etiquette skills.
• An associate's or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related field is preferred.