Legal Secretary

Job Description

Legal Assistant Position Open!

We are seeking a competent and dedicated individual to join our team as a Legal Assistant & Receptionist. This role combines administrative duties with legal assistance responsibilities, requiring excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

Reception Duties:

Greet clients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.

Answer incoming calls, transfer calls to appropriate individuals, and take messages when necessary.

Manage the reception area, ensuring it is tidy and presentable at all times.

Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages.

Administrative Support:

Assist with scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars for attorneys.

Prepare and modify legal documents, including letters, contracts, and court filings.

Organize and maintain physical and electronic filing systems.

Conduct legal research and compile information for cases as directed by attorneys.

Coordinate meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements for legal staff.

Client Support:

Serve as the initial point of contact for client inquiries and requests.

Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Assist clients with completing forms and gathering necessary documentation.

Collaboration:

Work closely with attorneys and other staff members to ensure efficient workflow.

Provide support during trials and court proceedings, including preparing courtrooms and legal documents.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification or education in legal studies is a plus.

Proven experience in a receptionist or administrative role, preferably within a legal setting.

Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures.

Proficiency in MS Office suite and legal software applications.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

Professional demeanor and customer service orientation.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time position, typically Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity for growth and advancement within the organization.

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified as deemed necessary by management to meet the needs of the organization.

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The Poliquin Firm LLC is a Delaware law firm dedicated to providing zealous advocacy to people facing stressful and often unfortunate life circumstances. Our philosophy is that aggressive and creative advocacy will achieve maximum results for our clients. We concentrate on putting our client’s on the best footing when these issues arise.

Our firm’s size enables us to have a close relationship with clients, therefore relating to each client individually and not account numbers. We are committed to serving our clients in a professional manner by focusing on end results and not extraneous acts. We are persistent advocates for all our clients.