Jamesmckiernanlawyers
San Luis Obispo Legal Secretary Job Position
Are you an experienced legal secretary ready to join a fast-paced team with competitive salaries and benefits? The office for James McKiernan Injury Lawyers has been a staple in the California Central Coast for decades, and we need a professional legal secretary.
Position includes good pay and benefits such as health insurance. Our office may consider position for part-time work as well.
Ready to join a winning team that has obtained more than $315 million in verdicts and settlements? Applicants can submit their resume to
info@mckiernanlaw.com
.
Legal Secretary Duties and Responsibilities
Collecting and delivering documents
Preparing forms and court statements
Transcribing and proofreading legal documents
Making travel arrangements for lawyers
Dictating lawyers’ audio files and written notes
Updating and indexing discovery binders and pleadings
Managing calendars, projects, and records and ensuring everything functions smoothly
Supporting legal research
Communicating with lawyers, experts, opposing counsel, vendors, and other staff
Requirements Legal Secretary Skills and Qualifications
Ability to multitask
Courteous, professional manner
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with legal terminology and documentation
Ability to type at least 40 words per minute
Proficiency in word processing software such as Microsoft Office
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
Ability to work with a team of lawyers and others
Legal Secretary Job Position FAQs What Is the Difference Between a Legal Secretary and a Lawyer? Lawyers need a bachelor’s degree and a law degree, then they must pass the bar exam. Lawyers go to court and litigate cases. On the other hand, legal secretaries typically have a high school diploma and perform clerical work for lawyers such as appointment scheduling, dictation, and filing.
What’s the Difference Between a Legal Secretary and a Paralegal? When it comes to legal secretary vs paralegal job descriptions, paralegals have more education experience than legal secretaries, and paralegals directly help lawyers with their cases. Legal secretaries typically have a high school diploma and handle clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, taking messages, and keeping a lawyer’s calendar. Paralegals have additional education and certifications and may perform research, gather information from witnesses, and help lawyers prepare their cases.
What Are the Main Roles of a Legal Secretary? Legal secretary jobs involve performing clerical duties to assist lawyers, such as filling out forms, scheduling appointments, taking notes, and transmitting information via email, fax, or snail mail.
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Position includes good pay and benefits such as health insurance. Our office may consider position for part-time work as well.
Ready to join a winning team that has obtained more than $315 million in verdicts and settlements? Applicants can submit their resume to
info@mckiernanlaw.com
.
Legal Secretary Duties and Responsibilities
Collecting and delivering documents
Preparing forms and court statements
Transcribing and proofreading legal documents
Making travel arrangements for lawyers
Dictating lawyers’ audio files and written notes
Updating and indexing discovery binders and pleadings
Managing calendars, projects, and records and ensuring everything functions smoothly
Supporting legal research
Communicating with lawyers, experts, opposing counsel, vendors, and other staff
Requirements Legal Secretary Skills and Qualifications
Ability to multitask
Courteous, professional manner
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with legal terminology and documentation
Ability to type at least 40 words per minute
Proficiency in word processing software such as Microsoft Office
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
Ability to work with a team of lawyers and others
Legal Secretary Job Position FAQs What Is the Difference Between a Legal Secretary and a Lawyer? Lawyers need a bachelor’s degree and a law degree, then they must pass the bar exam. Lawyers go to court and litigate cases. On the other hand, legal secretaries typically have a high school diploma and perform clerical work for lawyers such as appointment scheduling, dictation, and filing.
What’s the Difference Between a Legal Secretary and a Paralegal? When it comes to legal secretary vs paralegal job descriptions, paralegals have more education experience than legal secretaries, and paralegals directly help lawyers with their cases. Legal secretaries typically have a high school diploma and handle clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, taking messages, and keeping a lawyer’s calendar. Paralegals have additional education and certifications and may perform research, gather information from witnesses, and help lawyers prepare their cases.
What Are the Main Roles of a Legal Secretary? Legal secretary jobs involve performing clerical duties to assist lawyers, such as filling out forms, scheduling appointments, taking notes, and transmitting information via email, fax, or snail mail.
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