Legal Secretary- 3597400
- Full Time
Job Title: Legal Secretary
Location: Jacksonville, Florida 3219 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville,
FL 32207
Salary/Payrate: $45K-$55K and AWESOME benefits!!!
Work Environment: Onsite
Term: Permanent
Bachelor’s degree required: No
Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Secretary to
support attorneys in a fast-paced and busy law firm environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, the
ability to manage multiple priorities, and experience working
within a legal setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence,
and reports
* Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling meetings,
hearings, depositions, and deadlines
* Handle e-filing in state and federal courts
* Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files
* Coordinate client communications and respond to inquiries
professionally
* Assist with billing, time entry, and expense tracking as needed
* Open new client matters and perform conflict checks
* Manage incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and phone calls
* Support attorneys with trial preparation, including assembling
exhibits and binders
* Ensure compliance with court rules and filing deadlines
Qualifications
* Minimum 2 years of legal secretarial or administrative
experience
* Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and court systems
* Experience with e-filing in state and/or federal courts
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
* Familiarity with legal software (e.g., Clio, iManage, Aderant,
or similar) preferred
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline-driven
environment
Preferred Skills
* Experience in criminal defense
* Strong proofreading and document formatting skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* High level of professionalism and confidentiality