Legal Secretary - Part-Time

STARK & STARK P C•Hamilton Township, NJ

6d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1933, Stark & Stark has developed innovative legal solutions to meet our clients’ needs. We have experienced attorneys in more than 30 practice areas and a commitment to putting the law to work for our clients. We believe that is the basis for building and maintaining our practice. Stark & Stark is actively recruiting for a Part-Time Legal Secretary based in our Hamilton, NJ office. This position is expected to work between 15 and 20 hours per week. The right candidate will have the extraordinary opportunity to continue their professional development in a challenging, but collegial environment.

Requirements

At least 0-2+ years of law firm experience, with a strong interest in the legal field.
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office is a must.
The ideal candidate will be self-directed, and detail oriented with a high level of accuracy.
Able to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain a high level of discretion, judgment, confidentiality, professional and ethical standards in communications with both external and internal parties.
Well organized and able to see an assignment through to successful conclusion.
Able to demonstrate a customer service demeanor regardless of the person or issue at hand.
Ability to learn and adapt to emerging technologies in the legal field.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the scheduling of conference calls with attorneys, mediations, court appearances with clients, expert witnesses, other law firms, settlement conferences, oral arguments, and trials.
Perform the legal support duties of ordering and retrieving medical records.
Work with witnesses and other law firms to coordinate deposition and trial testimony.
Professionally answer and handle phone calls and respond to emails, and act as client liaison on practice matters
Handle miscellaneous administrative duties such as composing correspondence, proofing documents, copying, filing, faxing, mailing, and handling general office duties as needed.
Handle other responsibilities as directed.