Legal Secretary

We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a Legal Secretary located in Syracuse, New York. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative support in a legal setting, carrying out various duties for multiple attorneys, and ensuring smooth office operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage phone coverage including taking and directing messages
• Provide backup for front desk and cover lunch breaks
• Assist in drafting legal documents such as wills, health care proxies, powers of attorneys, and deed packages
• Handle traffic files and litigation paperwork from summons and complaint to verification; cross-claims
• Prepare statement of net worth for family files
• Carry out general dictation and convert it into a word format
• Draft transcripts of judgement and liaise with County Clerk's for filing prices
• Ensure accurate billing and preparation of memorandums through dictation
• Manage document scanning and organization
• Run local errands as required, including to chase, solvay, courthouse for deposits
• Maintain excellent client relations and provide exceptional customer service
• Assist attorneys in various tasks to ensure efficient case management. • Possess at least one year of experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability in Client Relations and Customer Service.
• Proven experience in assisting attorneys with case management.
• Proficiency in using legal documentation management software and other office software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion.
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.