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Description

Legal Secretaries with passion for the legal field will be interested in our client's opening for fitting candidates to join their exciting, growing firm. You might be a good fit for this position, if you can prioritize numerous tasks at once, and have the drive to succeed and further your career. A contract / temporary Legal Secretary employment opportunity is available on a long-term basis in the Jersey City, New Jersey area. Candidates who feel they are a good fit should apply with Robert Half.

Summary: The main function of legal support is to assist lawyers by preparing legal documents

Job Responsibilities:

bull Provide attorneys with secretarial and administrative assistance prepare correspondence and legal documents such as summonses complaints motions responses discovery and subpoenas for attorney review.

bull Maintain calendaring system and assist attorneys in all aspects of case handling from inception of case through trial preparation.

bull Open organize and maintain up to date filing on all legal documents and case files electronic paper

bull Close maintain and organize closed legal files and prepare same for off-site storage shipments and logs

bull Process vendor invoices make travel arrangements and submit expense reports for attorneys

bull Enter attorneys daily billable time and run data reports in Sage Timeslips Program

bull Maintain Sage TimeSlips program with IT support

bull Upload attorney prepared narrative case budgets in T360 TyMetrix System monitor funds remaining

bull Generate monthly invoices for all legal cases in Sage Timeslips

bull Submit monthly invoices to T360 for payment

bull Enter invoice payments into Sage Timeslips program

bull Work effectively as a team with major claims litigation office.

bull Interface with management facilities and technology personnel.

Requirements

Skills:

bull Verbal and written communication skills attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

bull Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

bull Basic knowledge of legal court procedures

bull Ability to navigate and effectively manage litigation office files and case management systems.

bull Expertise in the Microsoft Office 2010 suite of programs with proficient knowledge of Excel and Adobe.

bull Knowledge of legal professional service organizations and legal secretarial and administrative practices and functions.

bull Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.

bull Ability to converse in a professional manner with clients claims opposing counsel and experts.

bull Knowledge of both the Federal and State court systems throughout the counties and state and familiarity with court rules and e-filings.

Education/Experience:

bull Seasoned legal secretary experience with minimum of 3 to 5 years experience required.

This dynamic, growing firm has an excellent opportunity for you to take the next step in your legal career. We're calling all candidates who are eager to work in a strong team-oriented environment.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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