Legal Secretary - hybrid

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent in-office support to foster collaboration, cross-training, and peer-level assistance.

• Manage and coordinate legal practice tasks, projects, and administrative functions.

• Handle billing-related tasks, time and expense entry, opening of new matters, and client meeting coordination.

• Work closely with internal departments (finance, client service center, practice support, etc.) to complete tasks and projects efficiently.

• Draft, edit, and file legal documents and correspondence with courts and agencies.

• Maintain client materials within the document management system.

• Support the client billing process, including proofreading, applying task codes, rate changes, write-offs, and expense reporting.

• Assist attorneys with managing legal and administrative practices, ensuring superior client service.

• Manage scheduling, presentations, and reporting for attorneys and practice groups.

• Provide flexibility and adaptability in handling additional assignments and special projects as needed.

Proficiencies

• Advanced organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.

• Expert knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Knowledge of timekeeping, expense processing, and legal billing procedures.

• Familiarity with court, jurisdictional, and agency processes.

• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to meet deadlines and support firm standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree .

• At least 4 years of legal secretarial or related legal administrative experience (required).

• Corporate law experience (required).

• Litigation experience ().

Company DescriptionAt Richard and Associates HR, we take genuine pleasure in helping others find the job that works best for them. With more than 15 years of talent acquisition experience serving clients worldwide, we know how to treat you right.Company DescriptionAt Richard and Associates HR, we take genuine pleasure in helping others find the job that works best for them. With more than 15 years of talent acquisition experience serving clients worldwide, we know how to treat you right.