Legal Secretary

We are seeking an experienced, organized, and detail-oriented Part-Time Legal Secretary to provide administrative and clerical support to a small law office. Experience in estate planning and Surrogate's Court work is preferred. 12 to 16 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities would include:

• Answer and respond to telephone calls, emails, and routine client inquiries
• Schedule appointments, meetings, hearings, and other calendar matters
• Assist with attorney calendars and with monitoring deadlines
• Prepare, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and legal documents
• Prepare documents and filing materials at the direction of the attorney
• E-file documents with courts and governmental agencies as needed
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper case files
• Open, maintain, and close client files
• Assist with gathering and organizing documents and information for cases
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, attorneys, and other professionals
• Prepare routine letters, notices, forms, and other correspondence
• Make copies, scan and upload documents, and maintain electronic records
• Monitor incoming mail and correspondence
• Assist with general office organization and administrative tasks
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and firm information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and Adobe Pro.

Salary

• $22 - $27/hour