Medical Malpractice Legal Secretary

http://www.teamcss.net/ • Lake Charles, LA

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About The Position

Under general supervision of a team of attorneys, performs legal secretarial work requiring extensive knowledge of civil law terminology and involving material of a confidential, graphic and complex nature.

Requirements

• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Knowledge of format and use of various legal forms including briefs, petitions, complaints, motions, etc.
• Knowledge of court procedures.
• Knowledge of proper business English, grammar and spelling.
• Ability to make moderately complex decisions in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures.
• High School or Equivalent
• Legal terminology
• MS Office
• Grammar

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate and timely transcription of legal documents including minutes of testimony, trial information, court orders, opinions, briefs, subpoenas, and petitions, for court filing and other purposes in draft and final form.
• Organizes and maintains accurate and complete case files and prepares records of a confidential, complex, or otherwise sensitive nature including graphic pictures, medical records, etc.
• Inputs data into case tracking system; files and retrieves case and court files according to established procedures.
• Answers and screens telephone calls; distributes mail.
• Updates attorneys’ calendars and schedules appointments, paying close attention to legal deadlines and other related important dates in the handling of a case.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED