Legal+Assistant+497640 - PRIDESTAFF

JOB SUMMARY:

• Performs secretarial duties to legal staff

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides confidential administrative support to attorneys
• Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail, faxes and deliveries
• Performs typing assignments, transcribes dictation involving legal terminology
• Establishes, maintains, processes and oversees files, correspondence, databases, records, certificates and/or other documents
• Schedules appointments and performs other duties related to maintaining attorney schedules. May schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences, arranges for conferences and teleconferences
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of standard office procedures, computers and related software applications
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
• Ability to create, compose and edit written communications and materials
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of clients in a diverse community
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Professional appearance and manner