Civil Legal Secretary (Wills/Probate/Estate Planning, and Other Civil Areas) – Lowell Office

Civil Legal Secretary (Wills/Probate/Estate Planning, and Other Civil Areas) – Lowell Office

We are looking for a Legal Secretary to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. You will work under the supervision of an attorney and will also provide support in assigned legal cases. The goal is to sustain the efficiency of all office procedures and case management so as to guarantee reliability and consistency. Experience of three (3) years is preferred to join our firm. We will begin interviewing to fill the position immediately.

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
• 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

Skills

• Proven experience as legal secretary
• Knowledge of constitution, Indiana law, legal terminology, regulations and court system
• Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software)
• Proficiency in English
• Outstanding time-management and typing skills
• Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people

Job Type: Full-time position
8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. (flexible eight hours shifts).
Pay: Hourly – (Competitive; Experience-Based)

Benefits

• 401(k) matching- (vesting-based)
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay

If you are interested in applying, please submit the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter; please provide your availability for an interview
• References (at least two (2).