Legal Secretary

$45,000 - $54,000/Yr

Beckett Law - Hartford, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Hartford, CT

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Beckett Law, LLC is seeking an efficient and organized Legal Secretary to join our busy legal firm in Hartford, CT. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals looking to start their career in the legal industry. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys and paralegals by ensuring that our operations run smoothly and efficiently. The Legal Secretary will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including scanning incoming documents, managing office correspondence, and responding to emails. Additionally, the role involves answering phone calls, opening internal electronic files, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential, as the Legal Secretary will be relied upon to adhere to established processes and procedures. As part of our growing firm, the Legal Secretary will have opportunities for advancement and professional development. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn and committed to providing excellent client service. The ideal candidate will have experience in a law firm environment and possess the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues. If you are passionate about the legal field and want to contribute to a team that values quality service and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls.
• Communicate with opposing attorney offices and take dictation as needed.
• Notify the team about upcoming deadlines and assist in managing schedules.
• Scan all incoming documents and open internal electronic files.
• Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department.
• Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly.

Requirements

• Must be able to type at least 50 WPM.
• At least 1-2 years of previous experience in a law firm setting performing administrative tasks.
• Some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position.
• Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products.

Nice-to-haves

• A love of dogs and chocolate is a plus!

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement