Robert Half is seeking a dedicated and experienced Legal Secretary for a Milwaukee, WI area organization. The ideal candidate must possess exceptional organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills. Your role will involve preparing and filing legal documents, maintaining schedules, liaising between parties, and ensuring the smooth operation of our office.
Job Description:
• Preparing, editing, and formatting legal documents and correspondence.
• Ensuring that all court requirements are met on time and with accuracy.
• Organizing and maintaining legal files and case management systems diligently.
• Conducting fact-checks, researching legal articles, and aiding in case preparation.
• Facilitating effective communication between parties involved, including scheduling, and arranging meetings.
• Providing administrative support to legal staff such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars.
• Overseeing and handling confidential information responsibly and accurately.
Qualifications:
• A high school diploma
• Proven experience as a legal secretary or a similar role in a legal setting.
• Proficient in MS Office suite and comfortable with learning new software and technologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal terminology, regulations, court system, and procedures.
• Strong typing skills and familiarity with legal documents and terminology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High levels of discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
