Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Under general supervision, the Legal Secretary provides administrative and clerical support to assigned legal personnel requiring standard knowledge of legal concepts, practices, and procedures, and works on assignments of increasing complexity according to ability by performing the following duties.

• Performs routine secretarial and administrative duties for assigned legal personnel.
• Transcribes and/or types legal documents, general correspondence, and related materials from dictation or written format in a timely and efficient manner.
• Reviews legal documents for accuracy and conformance to established policies and standards.
• Researches and compiles data for completion of legal documents and records.
• Ensures proper and timely maintenance of office files.
• Responds to incoming/outgoing attorney and department-related telephone calls.
• Performs computer data entry to update account files, including setting-up and closing accounts and updating client information, as needed.
• Contacts appropriate parties to update case status via telephone, e-mail, and/or internet.
• Prepares and organizes case files.
• Sorts and distributes mail.
• Photocopies and faxes materials.
• Complete all required training applicable to assigned position.
• Additional duties as requested or required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 2 years relevant office experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Professional demeanor with clients and co-workers.
• Organized and detail oriented to meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office products with the ability to type 45 words per minute.
• Must be able to pass a detailed background check and drug screen

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected pay range for this position is $21.35-25.97/hour based upon experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 16 days annually + 9 Company paid holidays
• Competitive benefits - Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Parental Leave, Life and Disability Insurance and more. You can review our benefits at for more information.
• Promotional opportunities from within the Firm
• Employee Perks available from Verizon, Car Dealerships, Local Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, etc. Positive office environment with regularly scheduled parties, contests, and community support initiatives
• On site "Bistro To Go" vending and fresh foods available
• Free parking
• Free onsite fitness center for all employees

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position at a workstation. This position requires constant use of hands and fingers for typing and operating a computer and other office equipment. The employee must possess the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and verbally. Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of items weighing up to 15 pounds may be required. Close visual acuity is needed to read, analyze data, and view a computer terminal for extended periods.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment. It is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will experience low to moderate noise levels and moderate interruptions. The workspace is well-lit and climate controlled.

EEO Statement: Weltman is an equal opportunity employer.