Floating Legal secretary
One of Washington, DC’s most prominent law firms located near Foggy Bottom Metro seeks an experienced (3+ years) Floating Legal Secretary to Fill in for absent secretaries on both short-term and long-term assignments.
You will be considered the best secretary in the firm and you need to have the skills and background to prove it. A floater in this firm types correspondence and documents of both a general and legal nature such as letters, memoranda, contracts, briefs, complaints, motions and corporate and real estate documents. Transcribe dictation tapes, handwritten copy and telephone dictation involving use of legal terminology and court and agency formatting, or other formatting. Prepares complex documents using advanced word processing features including merge, tables, redlining, table of contents, table of authorities, etc. Ability to demonstrate computer proficiency by passing a Firm-mandated skills assessment with a score of 70 points or higher. Learns and uses Firm software including Microsoft Word, PC Docs, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. Prepares client bills under the guidance of the attorney, as appropriate. Proofreads documents for grammar, punctuation, syntax and formatting consistencies. Prepares documents for transmission by regular mail, messenger, air courier, or facsimile. Arranges for messenger and/or courier services . Faxes documents when required. Coordinates work efforts in conjunction with the staff support services such as word processing, photocopy, mail, messenger, facsimile, etc. to ensure timely response. Types and processes expense reports. Prepares notebooks, exhibits, and other documentation as assigned. Enters and edits lawyer’s time into the timekeeping system as required. Sets up client, attorney, and Firm files as required, and designates disposition of files to storage as appropriate. Maintains files in an efficient and effective manner. Receives, processes and/or transfers telephone calls and messages from clients, co-counsel and other personnel in a prompt and courteous manner. Accesses both phone mail and e-mail as needed. Maintains attorney(s)’ appointments calendar of meetings and business trips, apprising attorney(s) of responsibilities in advance of commitment. Coordinates conferences and meetings for attorney(s) and/or clients, including conference scheduling, meals, and preparation of materials as necessary. Makes travel arrangements for attorneys, including airline, car and hotel reservations and assists other lawyers and secretaries with work, time permitting.
This is a great firm to work for in a bad economy and this position will pay up to (Whatever they need to, to get the right person). The firm offers 8:30-5 or 9-5:30 hours, excellent 100% paid benefits, that include, $110 a month for parking, free metro pass, and 20 days paid time off, 401k, bonus at holiday time, growth and a great firm culture. Please email your resume as a Word attachment
- Location: Foggy Bottom
- Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000
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