Legal Secretary/Paralegal Douglas Ga

  • Douglas
  • Labor Finders
LEGAL SECRETARY/PARALEGAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties and Responsibilities include:
. Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal staff
. Scheduling, maintaining add calendaring all files
. Preparing letters, documents, and case evaluations summaries; thoroughly
  proofreading for errors in grammar, spelling, and formatting.
. Maintain case files and organize documents
. Accurately maintain attorney's calendar with important dates.
. Answering telephones (back up to receptionist as needed).
. State and Administrative Court e-filings.
. Opening, sorting, and scanning all assigned attorney mail as well as sending out all
  correspondence and handling as needed.
. Reserve court reporters and video reports for depositions.
. Assist with answering discovery with client.
. Communicating with clients and or potential clients.
. Arrange for service of process on parties and witnesses.
. Request, order, track and download medical/other records for litigated matters.
. Summarize medical reports.
. Adhere to all firm processes and procedures following all checklists and cheat sheets.

Qualifications and Skills:
. Prefer experience as a Legal Secretary. However, this is not a requirement.
. Effective problem-solving skills.
. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational abilities.
. Strong typing and computer skills, including MS Word and./or Wordperfect.
. Understanding of Mycase management software or similar (will train).
. Serve as Notary Public (not a requirement prior to employment).
. Strong client service skills, including compassion and empathy.
  Ability to both follow instructions and thi nk independently .
. Ability to multitask.
. Personable on phone interaction with clients, attorneys and experts.
. Proficient on computer, internet, required software and e-mail.
. Ability to develop trust in clients and team members.
. Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented work environment.
. Any experience working with a company that sales or manages vehicle insurance
 would be a plus.

Candidates should email an updated resume to the Douglas Labor Finders office.
The office is located at 1214 Peterson Ave, Douglas, Ga. 31533
The office will schedule interviews for qualified candidates with the customer
Labor Finders is an equal opportunity employer
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