Legal Secretary

$33,280 - $33,280/Yr

Kelly Services - Port Allen, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Port Allen, LA

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our team and provide essential administrative and clerical support to our lawyers. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our legal practice, involving a variety of tasks that are integral to our daily functions. The Legal Secretary will be responsible for transcribing and proofreading legal documents, which requires a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of legal terminology. Additionally, the role involves scheduling court depositions, hearings, and meetings, necessitating excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in filing and organizing important documents, ensuring that all materials are easily accessible and properly maintained. This position demands a high level of reliability and consistency in our legal operations, as the Legal Secretary will be expected to uphold the efficiency of all office procedures and case management. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating exceptional time management skills and the ability to function effectively within a busy, team-oriented setting. This is a temp-to-hire position, allowing for an initial evaluation period to ensure a good fit before transitioning to a full-time role. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in a similar capacity, as this experience is essential for the successful execution of the responsibilities outlined.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and proofread legal documents.
• Schedule court depositions, hearings, and meetings.
• File and organize important legal documents.
• Ensure the efficiency of office procedures and case management.
• Maintain reliability and consistency in legal operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and manage time-sensitive documents.
• Exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous office administration experience is helpful.

Benefits

• Voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• Access to a retirement savings plan.
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year).
• Transit spending account.
• Paid sick leave under applicable state or local plan.