Legal Secretary

Leitner Williams Dooley & Napolitan PLLC • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

Leitner Williams Dooley Napolitan PLLC law firm is a general litigation statewide law firm looking to hire a Legal Secretary for its Chattanooga office.

Requirements

• Associate degree in legal studies or related field preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Typing speed of at least 50 wpm with high rate of accuracy
• Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Courteous and professional demeanor
• Able to work as a team with attorneys

Responsibilities

• Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, and graphics, coordinating case preparation.
• File into Document Management System, organize, scan, and fax legal documents
• Maintain attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, and travel; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements with the court ahead of deadlines; monitoring evidence-gathering; anticipating changes in litigation or transaction preparing requirements
• Enter attorney billable/nonbillable time and reimbursable expenses; prepare invoices including third party; tracking payments.
• Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.
• Proofread and correct prepared materials for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, syntax, and content.
• Build and maintain customer relationships with clients and vendors.
• Workers’ Comp Filings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree