Legal - Secretary Temporary

Quadrant - Greenbelt, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Greenbelt, MD

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

The Legal Secretary position at Quadrant, Inc. is a temporary role based in Greenbelt, MD, designed for an experienced individual to support the daily administrative operations of a partner at a personal injury law firm. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal secretarial work, with at least 2 years of experience as a secretary or administrative assistant, and preferably 1 year of experience in a legal office setting. This role requires proficiency in dictation and transcription, as well as the ability to type at least 75 words per minute. The candidate should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. In this role, the Legal Secretary will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks that ensure the smooth operation of the office. This includes supporting a team of attorneys by assisting with preparations for meetings and presentations, managing calendars, and performing other office duties as needed. Attention to detail is crucial, as the candidate will need to maintain multiple deadlines while ensuring accuracy in all tasks. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience with WordPerfect is preferred but not mandatory. Quadrant, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient daily administrative operations of the partner at a personal injury firm.
• Support a team of attorneys with preparations for meetings and presentations as needed.
• Perform dictation transcription and processing.
• Manage calendars and perform other office duties as needed.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a secretary or administrative assistant.
• 1+ years of experience at a legal office preferred.
• Experience with dictation and transcription required.
• Ability to type 75 WPM or higher.
• Experience with WordPerfect preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain multiple deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma or higher required.