Legal Secretary

Description

Job Purpose : Prepare correspondence, memoranda and time records as well as perform a variety of secretarial duties for attorneys to whom you are assigned according to established policies and procedures. Maintain positive contact with clients, attorneys and administrative professionals and observe confidentiality of client matters. Work in a collaborative team environment.

Working with us, you will :

• Prepare and proof correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents; ensure that attorney time sheets are submitted timely; maintain records and filing system; and handle projects that may be complex in nature.
• Process bills; proof billing sheets; and review and edit bills.
• Set up and maintain client and firm files; manage daily mail; request conflict of interest checks; and maintain respective attorney calendars and deadline reminder systems.
• Receive clients and visitors; maintain good public relations with clients; and observe confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.
• Work with junior and senior level attorneys.
• Work closely with administrative professionals (word processing, office services, receptionists, etc.)
• Perform legal assistant duties as requested.

An ideal candidate :

Bodman PLC is one of Michigan’s leading business law firms with more than 170 lawyers.  We have a diverse client base that includes individuals and businesses in a variety of industries, with an emphasis on financial services, automotive, real estate and construction, technology, manufacturing, health care, and other sectors.