Legal Secretary

We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Memphis, Tennessee. In this role, you will provide essential support to legal professionals by managing administrative tasks, coordinating schedules, and ensuring timely completion of legal procedures. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, contributing to the success of legal operations.

Responsibilities:
• Attend meetings and accurately take notes to ensure proper documentation.
• Conduct legal research to assist attorneys in preparing cases.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Manage e-filing processes and ensure timely submission of court documents.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings, maintaining an organized calendar.
• Prepare and transcribe legal documents with precision and attention to detail.
• Create indexes and maintain records to facilitate easy access to case information.
• Draft and edit legal correspondence to support communication needs.
• Handle dictation tasks to assist attorneys in documenting important information.

Qualifications:

• Expertise in Adobe.

• Proficiency in e-filing and court filing processes.

• Strong skills in calendar management to coordinate schedules effectively.

• Ability to draft and edit legal documents with accuracy.

• Experience in preparing legal correspondence and maintaining professionalism.

• Familiarity with dictation and transcription tasks.

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.

Compensation

$23.75-$25.00 Hourly

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