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Legal Secretary
Summary
Title:Legal Secretary
ID:1745
Department:Staff
Location:Miami/Coral Gables, Florida
Salary Range:N/A
Salary Range *Note*:N/A
Workplace Type:N/A
Description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a leading national law firm with over 20 business centers in the United States. With approximately 500 lawyers and 1,000 personnel, we are a traditional, yet innovative and diverse Firm and our people are our highest priority.

Our Miami office is looking for a legal secretary to perform administrative duties within a law firm. This individual will be responsible for providing excellent client/customer service and will support more than one attorney.

Essential functions Include:

  • Type, edit, file and may compose correspondence, including letters, memoranda and other documents.
  • Update and maintain databases (i.e. e-mail lists, I-Create info, client matter lists, tickler and matter lists).
  • Interact with clients, visitors and attorneys/staff from other Hinshaw offices via phone, e-mail and in-person.
  • Open new files, check conflicts of interest, and maintain all client and general files.
  • Make appointments and travel arrangements; maintain calendar and deadline reminder system.
  • Ensure attorney timesheets are complete and assist billing department in processing monthly client invoices.
  • Maintain professional appearance and attitude; maintain good public relations and customer service with clients; maintain confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.

Ideal candidate will have 5+ years of litigation experience as a legal administrative assistant, preferably with a background in Insurance Services/Defense; working knowledge and experience in e-filing in both state and federal court systems. Strong organizational skills with an exceptional attention to detail; Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to interact effectively and professionally with management, staff and external entities including clients of the firm. Candidates must possess a minimum typing speed of 65 words per minute, be proficient in and have knowledge of relevant software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook); must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, and consistently produce high-quality work product.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision/life and AD&D Insurance, 401(k) savings plan and retirement, generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.

As an EOE/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.

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