Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Montgomery, AL

Montgomery, AL, United States

Industry: Legal | Type: Full-Time

Posted Date: Sep 16, 2024

Salary: USD 20174 to 36489 Annually

Practice Areas: Other

Qualifications: Qualifications: Graduation from high school, or educational equivalent, supplemented by legal secretarial and/or legal assistant training. Some training as legal secretary and/or legal assistant is highly desirable. College level coursework will be highly preferred. Working knowledge of legal secretarial principles, practices, and methods; An understanding of District and Circuit court rules and protocols; Working knowledge of the rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling; Strong computer skills; Proficiency in various computer applications including the MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and other legal office software; Skill in using general office equipment including scanners, copiers, multi-line telephones, postage meters, etc.; Skill in working and communicating with the public; The ability to compile, assemble, and maintain large amounts of data and documents; The ability to type a minimum of 60 wpm and proficiency in using transcribing equipment; The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; The ability to establish and maintain active, healthy working relationships; The ability to prioritize work, manage time, and stay organized; A general understanding of office confidentiality practices, including attorney/client privilege; The ability to analyze and apply relevant policies and procedures to office operations; The ability to communicate orally and in writing; Experience in successfully providing legal support services to multiple attorneys; Experience in preparing and editing legal documents; The ability to successfully initiate and complete electronic filing of various documents on court websites; Promptness in notifying attorneys and clients of upcoming appointments in court, or with team members or community resource/treatment facility; The ability to appropriately screen and route incoming telephone calls and mail; The ability to handle routine correspondences for assigned attorneys; Knowledge of business and workplace etiquette; and A willingness to perform general office tasks such as answering MCPDO phones or staffing other areas when one s own workload permits.