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Job Title


Legal Secretary


Company : Partnership Employment


Location : new york city, NY


Created : 2024-06-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Law Firm is looking to hire a Legal Secretary to assist in Dispute ResolutionPrimary FunctionsProvide support for assigned attorneys as well as backup support, as neededProduces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation.Assists and supports lawyers and paralegals with their work as needed.Transmits information to courts and third parties by electronic filing, preparing submission in accordance with governing rules, creating proofs of service, drafting correspondence, completing courtesy copies, and strict adherence to deadlines.Conserves attorneys' time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; organizing client conferences and attorney meetings; scheduling couriers, and other special functions; coordinating preparation of charts, graphs, and other visuals; preparing expense reports. Circulates information and documents in a time sensitive manner.Maintains attorneys' calendars by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, depositions and travel.Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing the filing and retrieval systems.Maintains electronic filing system (FileSiteiManage) and hard copies for record keeping when necessary.Arranges conference rooms and any needed IT support and systems (e.g. videoconferences).Represents attorneys by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney.Coordinates billing on a monthly basis including inputting attorney billable and non-billable time, preparing and editing draft bills and final invoices and distribution to clients. Tracking of paid and outstanding invoices.Prepares Chrome River reimbursement and credit card expenditure reports to accounting for assigned fee earners.Supports the New Client Intake process which includes the conflicts check, matter details and Engagement Letter preparation.Maintains client confidences by keeping clientattorney information confidential.Assists with providing coverage to other attorneys as well as Reception when requested by the Office Manager.Operates office equipment such as photocopy machine and scanner to produce copies and scanning when needed.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational and training opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Provide Notary and witness services to clients.Experience Required: 3+ years as a secretary or administrative professional, preferably in a law firm though experience in other professional service industries (engineering firms, accounting firms, architectural firms, etc.) will be considered.3+ years of legal industry experience, preferably within a midsized or large law firm's litigation practice group.Experience with wealth planning or private client groups is also welcomed.Previous experience supporting at least one partnerhigh level manager in a legal or professional services environment.NY Notary highly desired.This role is hybrid and must be in the office 3 days week.