Our client in Dallas, TX is looking for a Legal Secretary for a Direct Hire opportunity. Our client is a global law firm with more than 40 offices nationally. The selected candidate will have the following skill set:
Position Description:
This position performs full secretarial and administrative duties for attorneys under minimal supervision. This position requires the individual to perform with a high degree of independent judgment and discretion
Performs secretarial functions associated with firm administrative tasks, including processing new client/matter requests, client bills, time reports and expense reports
Performs word processing of drafts, revisions and final documents for client-related matters, including correspondence, memoranda, bills, timesheets and project work, as needed. This includes proofreading and redlining work for accuracy, copy, format, etc
Copies, distributes, sends (electronically and/or via mail, courier or express service), files and otherwise handles completed work
Maintains physical and electronic files, contacts, and maintains dockets of cases for attorney
Coordinates meetings and appointments, and properly receives clients/guests, as requested. Keeps appointment calendar for attorneys (including hearings, court appearances and other commitments)
Takes dictation and transcribes, composes correspondence for client-related matters
Prepares minute books and closing binders, as needed
Performs other related duties as needed or assigned
Reporting Relationship
The legal secretary reports directly to the Office Administrator or appropriate Human Resources representative, and indirectly to assigned attorneys
Position Requirements:
Must have at least 10 years experience working for partner level attorneys
Must have 3 to 5 years experience working in a mid to large sized law firm
eFiling experience in STATE and FEDERAL court required
Professional demeanor required
The secretary should possess working knowledge of general office procedures, as well as, strong familiarity with legal terminology related to general legal concepts and specific area(s) of assignment
Prior experience handling expense reports, client bills, multi-line phones and conflict-checking forms, as well as working with Interaction, or another client relationship management database, is strongly preferred
Prior experience supporting more than one attorney is required
High school diploma or GED Equivalent required
Microsoft Office (Proficient Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
Ability to be analytical
College degree or some college and/or a paralegal certificate
Typing 75 wpm or higher
Please visit us on the web at http://www.frontlinesourcegroup.com
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Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Clients will not sponsor visas.
Frontline Source Group™ is one of the fastest growing Information Technology, Accounting, Legal, Human Resources, Administrative, and Clerical staffing and direct hire firms with offices throughout Texas (Arlington, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Houston Galleria, Lewisville, West Houston, San Antonio, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands), Tennessee (Nashville and Brentwood), and Arizona (Phoenix and Scottsdale).
Frontline specializes in matching top talent with companies for direct, contract, and contract-to-hire placements. We work with clients and candidates in all areas of the United States and Canada.