Legal Secretary

We are looking for a specialized Legal Secretary to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients Attend trials and type minutes Write case briefs and synopses of depositions, contracts and testimony Conduct thorough statistical/ documentary research Source and verify important case intelligence Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions Preserve an updated case record system Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate Maintain and update inventories of contact details Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders

Requirements

Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus Proficiency in English Outstanding time-management and typing skills Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people