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The Florida Bar

Legal Secretary

The Florida Bar, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646

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Legal Secretary

Location:

Tampa, FL

Seniority level:

Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Legal / Legal Services

Base pay range:

$42,599.97/yr - $42,599.97/yr

Summary:

This is highly responsible work performing a variety of duties by providing administrative and secretarial assistance to bar counsels.

Key Responsibilities

Maintains and monitors disciplinary files in the case management system (imports emails, checks scanned documents, updates data, maintains tickling deadlines, etc.).

Types and finalizes drafted pleadings, correspondence, meeting minutes and agendas.

Coordinates monthly grievance committee meetings, maintains member lists, assists committee members, and posts files to GC web page.

Handles public records request in GOVQA.

Answers telephone and makes case notes in the case management system regarding call.

Maintains bar counsels' calendars; coordinates meetings, depositions, and hearings, and accurately updates calendar daily.

Receives and scans incoming mail into the case management system.

Prepares outgoing mail.

Other duties as assigned.

Miscellaneous tasks including adding paper to copier/printer, redacting confidential information, etc.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma (or its equivalency).

Required Professional Work Experience:

Three to five years of progressively responsible secretarial/administrative experience.

Knowledge of

Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar

Standard business formats and styles

Adobe Acrobat

Style and format of legal pleadings

Office procedures and practices

Basic knowledge of computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and postage meter

Skilled in

MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)

Use of personal computer

Basic arithmetic

Ability to

Type sixty (60) correct words per minute

Pay attention to detail

Type letters, memoranda and pleadings in correct format

Create ADA compliant forms and documents using Adobe

Organize and prioritize work

Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing

Operate well under pressure and in a team atmosphere

Tactfully manage difficult situations

Demonstrate initiative in group projects and individual settings

Consistently provide an excellent service-oriented attitude

Other job related requirements

Basic knowledge of computers, printers, copiers, scanners and postage meter.

Ability to sit for long periods of time, hear and converse over the telephone, key/work frequently on a computer.

Ability to lift 5 to 10 lbs.

Please notify HR, in advance, if you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the employment process.

EOE. This organization participates in E-Verify. Position is open until filled. Non-exempt.

This position is in Tampa, Florida and is not a remote position.

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