Job Summary
The Senior Legal Secretary plays a crucial role in providing advanced administrative support to legal professionals within a law firm or corporate legal department. This position requires exceptional organizational skills and a deep understanding of legal terminology and processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the schedules of attorneys, ensuring efficient time management.
- Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence meticulously.
- Maintain and update case files and documentation in an organized manner.
- Facilitate communication with clients, courts, and other external parties professionally.
- Assist in billing and timekeeping processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Conduct research and compile information for ongoing cases as needed.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a legal secretary or in a similar administrative role within a legal setting.
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in using legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work performed.
City of Norwalk, Connecticut provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
