Legal Secretary

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our team based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role centers around supporting our legal team through a variety of tasks, contributing significantly to the smooth operation of our legal team. This position offers a short-term contract employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the legal team to prepare cases, which includes researching legal articles, maintaining case files, and drafting and proofreading legal documents.
• Facilitate effective communication by managing correspondence with clients, answering phone calls, and responding to emails.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, interviews, and consultations with clients and legal professionals.
• Ensure all legal documents are processed, organized, and stored properly.
• Conduct administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and managing expense reports.
• Stay abreast of relevant laws and legal protocols.
• Utilize various software and systems, including Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, and Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS), for case management and client relations.
• Handle billing functions, briefing, and calendar management effectively.
• Employ your skills in consumer electronics to improve efficiency in our operations.
• Proficient in Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS), and Case Management Software.
• Skilled in using CompuLaw for managing legal processes.
• Familiarity with billing functions within a legal setting.
• Ability to deliver effective briefing and maintain calendar management.
• Strong client relations skills for maintaining and fostering professional relationships.
• Knowledge of consumer electronics for efficient daily operations.
• Experience in executing legal secretarial duties such as preparing legal documents and correspondence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Ethical conduct in accordance with professional legal standards.
• Must be proactive, organized, and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• A strong team player, but also able to work independently.