Description 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. Requirements • 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. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .