in Cross County, AR
Job Description
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dependable, organized, and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to provide administrative and clerical support in a single attorney office. The successful candidate will assist with document preparation, case-file management, scheduling, client communication, court filings, and other administrative duties while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare, format, proofread, and edit legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other materials
- Maintain and organize electronic and paper case files
- Schedule appointments, meetings, depositions, hearings, and court appearances
- Assist with preparation and filing of documents with courts, and government agencies
- Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties
- Answer and route telephone calls and respond to routine correspondence and emails
- Maintain attorney calendars and monitor important deadlines
- Enter and update case information in legal case-management systems
- Assist attorneys with trial, hearing, deposition, and meeting preparation
- Prepare invoices, expense reports, and other administrative documents as needed
- Make copies, scan documents, organize exhibits, and maintain office records
- Handle confidential and sensitive information in accordance with firm policies
- Perform other administrative and legal support duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous administrative, or office experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and Google Docs
- Ability to learn and use legal case-management and electronic filing systems
- Professional telephone and client service skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
- Strong spelling, grammar, proofreading, and document formatting skills
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience working in an administrative or secretarial position
- Familiarity with legal terminology and court procedures
- Experience with electronic court filing systems
- Experience with legal billing or time entry software
- knowledge of document management or legal case management software
