Legal Secretary

Cohen Law Group - Boston, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Boston, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Legal Secretary position at Cohen Law Group involves providing specialized administrative and clerical support to lawyers, ensuring the efficiency of office procedures and case management. The role requires effective communication with various stakeholders and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers
• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues, and partners
• Greet visitors and offer refreshments
• Answer phone calls, take notes/messages, and redirect calls when appropriate
• Print emails and retrieve mail, time stamping as necessary
• Perform other office duties as needed

Requirements

• Proven experience as a legal secretary
• Knowledge of constitution, legal terminology, regulations, and court system
• Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology
• Proficiency in English
• Outstanding time-management and typing skills
• Ability to multitask and be comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people
• Legal Secretary certification, diploma, or references

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree (Preferred)
• Experience as a paralegal or legal assistant (Preferred)

Benefits

• Paid time off