Ready to take your administrative career to the next level in the legal field? Spherion Staffing is hiring a Legal Secretary for a premier law firm in Duluth, MN. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love supporting a dynamic team of attorneys and paralegals, we want to hear from you!
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Responsibilities:
- Prepare, draft, and format correspondence, legal documents, and memoranda.
- Transcribe dictation accurately and profile documents using internal file management software.
- Maintain attorney and paralegal calendars, deadline reminder systems, and master office schedules.
- Prepare and assemble exhibits and materials for court appearances, meetings, and hearings.
- Perform file intake, open new client files, perform conflict-of-interest checks, and maintain paper/electronic filing systems.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail, handle phone calls, answer routine inquiries, and greet clients.
- Enter attorney time, proof pre-bills, and assist with general office upkeep and reception relief.
Skills & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (additional legal, secretarial, or computer training preferred).
- 6 to 12 months of secretarial experience in a legal environment, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong operating knowledge of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), email, scanners, copiers, and transcription equipment.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills with strong attention to legal grammar, spelling, and formatting.
- Basic arithmetic skills for verifying financial figures and time entries.
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and commitment to attorney-client confidentiality.
- Experience with legal document management systems (profiling by client/matter numbers).
- Familiarity with court filing processes, docketing, and legal timekeeping/billing software.
- Prior experience conducting legal conflict-of-interest checks.
Ready to take the next step in your administrative career? Apply online today!
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).