Legal Secretary
Robert Half Legal
Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary in the law industry. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, this role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to provide secretarial and administrative assistance to our team of attorneys, performing complex and specialized secretarial and clerical tasks in a team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
• Handle the preparation and formatting of legal documents including briefs, pleadings, and correspondence
• Conduct conflict checks and process new client/matter requests proficiently
• Manage the electronic filing of legal documents with state and federal courts
• Proofread all documents regularly and accurately to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filing
• Update and maintain client files electronically in the document management system (iManage Work 10)
• Manage attorney calendars through Outlook and CompuLaw, including scheduling appointments and calendaring due dates
• Coordinate meetings and conference calls, including ordering meals, refreshments, and equipment as requested
• Enter, review and revise timekeeper time entries accurately, including consistent identification of litigation codes, when applicable
• Prepare expense reimbursement requests for assigned attorneys and review vendor invoices for accuracy
• Assist visitors, paralegals and attorneys whose secretaries are absent, and accept overflow work from other secretaries
• Organize and coordinate travel arrangements proficiently
• Provide friendly and helpful telephone support for assigned attorneys and/or receptionist relief
• Participate in the timely review and submission of pre-bills and/or client bills. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Secretary
• Proficiency in Case Management Software
• Familiarity with legal software such as CompuLaw and iManage
• Strong skills in calendar management, including docketing
• Proven experience in managing client relations
• Ability to draft and proofread legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
• Experience with legal documentation and preparing pleadings
• Proficient in performing conflict checks
• Experience with e-filing procedures
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to arrange conference calls, manage time entries, and process expense reimbursements
• Experience in arranging and booking travel arrangements
• Familiarity with Intapp and Aderant software.
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.
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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.
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