Part Time Legal Secretary

Part Time Legal Secretary

+ Part Time

+ Durham, NC (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Durham%2C+NC&zoom=14&size=512x512&maptype=roadmap&sensor=false)

+ Posted 1 year ago

Thrivas Staffing Agency

Small law firm is currently hiring an experienced Legal Secretary. The office hours for this position are part time and are estimated to be 25 hours per week. The attorney is flexible on the work schedule but prefers Monday through Thursday. This is a long term permanent opportunity with the law firm. The starting pay is up to $20 per hour, depending on experience.

This is a commercial litigation firm with 2 attorneys and small support staff. The Legal Secretary will report to 1 attorney. Applicants must have no less than 2 years of recent experience in commercial law; preferably 4 years or more. Individuals interested in this position must be professional, articulate and have exceptional writing and proofreading skills.

The Legal Secretary is responsible for performing dictation, drafting correspondence and editing attorney drafts. Schedule appointments, manage calendar, and schedule some hearings. The Legal Secretary will also perform some filing of legal documents when the paralegal is not available. Coordinate with office manager and law firms CPA and Bookkeeper in gathering documents, etc. Additional administrative or clerical tasks as assigned.

Requirements No less than 2 years of experience Type 45 wpm or greater Experience performing dictation Interested in part time hours only