Legal Secretary/Paralegal

$37,440 - $43,680/Yr

Unclassified - Radcliff, KY

posted 4 months ago

Full-time
Radcliff, KY

About the position

We are looking for a Legal Secretary/Paralegal to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. In this role, you will work under the supervision of an attorney and provide support in assigned legal cases. The primary goal is to sustain the efficiency of all office procedures and case management to ensure reliability and consistency in our legal services. You will be responsible for providing administrative support to one or more lawyers, which includes effectively communicating with witnesses, clients, colleagues, and partners. You will also greet visitors and perform initial screenings to ensure a smooth flow of communication within the office. Your responsibilities will include conducting thorough statistical and documentary research, producing and filing various legal documents such as appeals, motions, or petitions, and preserving an updated case record system. You will be expected to answer phone calls, take notes and messages, and redirect calls when appropriate. Additionally, you will facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and providing timely reminders to the attorneys you support. This position requires a proactive approach to managing tasks and ensuring that all legal documentation is handled with precision and care.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers
  • Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues, and partners
  • Greet visitors and perform initial screening
  • Conduct thorough statistical/documentary research
  • Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions, or petitions
  • Preserve an updated case record system
  • Answer phone calls, take notes/messages, and redirect calls when appropriate
  • Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and providing timely reminders

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a legal secretary or paralegal
  • Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, dictaphone, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus
  • Proficiency in English
  • Outstanding time-management and typing skills
  • Ability to multitask and be comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
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