Qualifications and Skills Required:
- At least 5 years secretarial experience in a law firm environment is preferred, including experience with e-filing in federal or state courts.
- Strong knowledge of and ability to apply office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and PDF.
- Working knowledge of legal practices, terminology, documents, and court procedures.
- Working knowledge of the firm’s support tools.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively in a business environment.
- Flexible, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities from multiple sources.
- Excellent typing, spelling, grammar, proofreading, transcription, and general clerical skills.
- Ability to coordinate work activities; prepare legal correspondence and documents; organize and maintain files and records.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, including personal computer, copier, multi-function printers, facsimile, and telephone.
- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required. An associate degree, certificate or related education is preferred. Significant prior experience may be substituted for a combination of the educational requirements.
