We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our team in Newport, Rhode Island 4 days a week. This role primarily involves providing critical administrative support to our litigation attorneys, ensuring efficient processing of legal documents, and maintaining an organized filing system.
Responsibilities:
• Provide direct administrative and secretarial support to four litigation attorneys
• Efficiently process and type business and legal documents
• Screen incoming calls and handle client inquiries effectively
• Schedule and coordinate conferences, meetings, and depositions
• Manage e-filing of documents in various courts and maintain attorneys' calendars
• Maintain regular telephone contact with courts and clients
• Organize and maintain the filing system for attorneys and provide general clerical assistance on various office projects
• Utilize Case Management Software for efficient case handling
• Handle Calendar Management tasks to ensure no conflicts in schedules
• Assist in resolving issues related to court proceedings and civil litigation
• Manage e-Filing tasks to ensure legal documents are filed on time.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Legal Secretary or in a similar role.