Legal Secretary

Position Details: Onsite
This firm practices medical malpractice defense, with heavy litigation. Handle all aspects of medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. This involves initial case setup, discovery, record summarization, pleadings, motions for summary judgment, and preparation for trial.
Performs a broad range of secretarial, administrative, and trial support duties for one or more attorneys. Organizes and maintains all files, calendars/scheduling, and other correspondence relating to litigation and administrative matters under the direct supervision of attorneys.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:


Perform legal and factual research; perform records research
Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes, and other pertinent material; review and monitor new and updated regulations
Organize and analyze information; cross-check and validate information
Prepare written reports and draft legal documents including briefs, appeals, contracts, and legal agreements and correspondence
Help prepare legal arguments, applications, declarations, and motions
Check legal forms and documents for accuracy
Maintain reference files; organize and track case files
Maintain law library
Coordinate law office activities such as subpoena deliveries
Locate and communicate with witnesses; interact with clients
ssist the lawyer in the courtroom
Perform other duties as assigned



Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)


Bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or certificate program in paralegal studies
Minimum of three years legal experience, ideally in malpractice defense
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience considered
Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations
Excellent legal drafting, writing, and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
bility to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer
bility to work with databases and on-line technological platforms
bility to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
bility to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
bility to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various backgrounds and professional competencies
bility to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner