To Apply for this Job Click Here An international law firm seeks a Legal Secretary for their Miami offcice located in the Brickell area of Miami. Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdvanced skills in MicroSoft Office Suite (particularly, Outlook, Word, Excel)Knowledge of Document Management Systems (i.e., DeskSite)Strong organizational skills and attention to detailGood judgment and strong interpersonal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem solving skillsStrong time management skillsRequires strong computer and Internet research skillsAbility to multi-task and prioritize work proficiently and effectively completes same in a timely mannerAbility to work independently and anticipate needs of assignmentsMaintains composure while meeting multiple deadlines (even with frequent interruptions)Assist and support lawyers in dedicated assignments as well as associates assigned to Practice Support Team(s)Conserves assignments' time by reading, researching & routing email correspondenceOn behalf of assignments, liaise with various support departments of the FirmMaintains assignments' calendars, plans and schedules meetings, conferences, teleconferences, video conferences and travel; apprises assignment of schedule in advance of commitmentsAnalyzes, allocates, processes and monitors complex expense reportsMaintains and updates assignments' client/matter lists, Outlook contacts and Marketing mailing listsResponsible for assignments' annual mailingsResearches and routes correspondenceProduces information by formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying and transmitting documentsProofreads and reviews all work producedReceives, screens and transfers telephone calls; relays telephone messages according to method preferred by assignments (e.g., written messages, email, or voicemail)Responsible for submitting requests for conflicts reports; prepares and monitors creation of new business formsCoordinates client billing with billing specialistEnters, proofreads and finalizes assignments' time entries on a daily basis;Maintains assigned lawyers' files pursuant to the Firm's Policy on Records ManagementSupport visiting lawyers/clients when requiredAbility to work well with all levels of internal management and staff as well as outside clients and vendorsWorks harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a teamA self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job; accepts responsibility for actionsExercises confidentiality and discretionVolunteers to assist others and seeks out work during slow periods in workloadContinues to develop skills and abilitiesMaintains a safe and unobstructed work area, including a neat and well-organized desk; demonstrates safe work practicesOther duties, as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)Demonstrated proficiency in basic knowledge of legal terminology, formatting of legal documents and practice group's systems and procedures (e.g., court procedures, closings)

Preferred:

B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited college or universityPrevious experience in a professional services firm (not necessarily all in a law firm)Advanced proficiency in Spanish languageTypes accurately at 60-70 wpmProficiency in advanced functions of Microsoft suite (e.g., Adobe)Excellent command of Blackline packages such as DeltaView 1408927_1740527233 To Apply for this Job Click Here