Legal Secretary at Verde Edge Consulting Ltd

Key Objective / Purpose of the Job: To provide support in assigned legal cases and increase efficiency of all case management and office procedures.

Key Roles

• Welcome and manage clients in the office, on telephone or email; answering or directing inquiries.
• Writing legal documents, such as summonses, motions, subpoenas, etc.
• Preserve attorneys time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents;
• Drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications;
• Maintains attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, dispositions, and travel; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements;
• Represents attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments;
• Generates revenues by documenting and inputting attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses; preparing invoices; tracking payments.
• Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.
• Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence.
• Maintains office supplies by checking stocks; placing and expediting orders; evaluating new products.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs.

Education Experience & Skills

• Legal Studies and or related field certificates
• 3+ years’ experience as a paralegal or legal secretary
• Familiarity with legal documents, legal terminology and government regulations
• Proficiency with MS Office & typing speed of at least 50 wpm with a high rate of accuracy.
• Able to effectively prioritize, multitask effectively and meet deadlines
• Courteous and professional demeanor with strong sense of discretion
• Able to work as a team with attorneys and staff
• Excellent written and oral communication skills