Position: Legal Secretary Location: Miami, FL 33134 Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly Schedule: First Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, On-Site Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Overtime/Weekends: No overtime expected; No weekend work required.
About the Organization We are a prominent non-profit legal services organization committed to providing high-quality legal representation to those in need. We are seeking a dedicated Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to our attorneys.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative role in a legal environment is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in legal terminology, document preparation, and e-filing procedures.
- strong organizational and time management skills with a high attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain strict confidentiality.
- A commitment to the mission of a non-profit legal services organization is a plus.
salary: $18 - $20 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: No Degree Required
Responsibilities
Document and Case Management
- Independently prepare and/or transcribe legal pleadings, documents, letters, and other materials as requested by case handlers.
- Utilize the pleading bank system to generate documents efficiently.
- Prepare the requisite number of copies for documents and case files.
- E-file pleadings accurately and timely.
- Assist assigned attorneys in maintaining case files and keeping them organized.
- Act as the primary point of contact among clients, judicial assistants, opposing counsel, and internal staff.
- Receive and screen visitors and telephone calls for assigned attorneys, taking messages as appropriate.
- Coordinate mediations and depositions with opposing counsel and other relevant parties.
- Assist assigned attorneys with maintaining their calendars and scheduling meetings, appointments, and court hearings.
- Assist other legal secretaries as needed, including providing coverage for their absence.
- To the extent possible after fulfilling primary duties, assist with a backlog of data entry or other general administrative work.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Skills
Qualifications
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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
