Legal Secretary

About the Role

Bradford & Barthel, LLP is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable legal secretary. The role is responsible for providing clerical support to attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and files legal documents and correspondence.
• Electronically files legal documents in EAMS Workers' Compensation program.
• Files and serves legal documents.
• Schedules medical appointments, depositions, interpreters, court reporters, and witnesses.
• Maintains diary system.
• Takes incoming calls for attorney and assists clients as needed.
• Ensures proper indexing and filing of legal documents.
• Works closely with attorneys and legal staff to complete clerical assignments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Computer Skills: Knowledge of Database software and Word Processing software.
• EAMS experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Six months to one year of related experience and/or training.
• Language Skills:
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills:
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability:
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Required Competencies:
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Use of Technology: Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Customer Service: Responds promptly to client needs; responds to requests for assistance; meets commitments.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Benefits

• Vacation/Sick Time
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Plan
• Life insurance policy
• Short term/long term disability benefits
• Remotely accessible user-friendly web-based applications (case management, billing and legal research tools)