Job Description
Job Description
Lawyers On Demand is currently seeking skilled applicants on behalf of a highly regarded law firm in Washington, D.C. for their opening as a Legal Secretary. This is a long-term contract role (open-ended duration) with an on-site schedule in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. Preferred candidates will have litigation support experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
- Open-Ended Contract Position
- Hybrid - 3 Days Per Week On-site
- Hours are 9 : 00am - 5 : 30pm
- Pay Ranges from $28-38 / hour DOE
- Immediate Hiring Need
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Proficient in computer applications and other office equipment.Drafts correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents to be reviewed by attorney / paralegal.Answers telephone calls, takes messages or sends callers to voicemail system if preferred.Reads, sorts, and date stamps incoming mail. Ensures that outgoing mail is timely delivered. If necessary, routes mail to specific delivery service and follows up on timely delivery.Establishes and maintains calendar, contact lists, and deadline reminder systems.Requests new files through Business Intake and requests and follows up on conflict-of-interest checks with Information Governance department. Maintains attorney and general office files. Reviews and prepares files to be closed when matters are complete.Greets clients and visitors; maintains good customer service with external and internal clients; observes confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.Makes appointments and travel arrangements for attorney(s) / paralegal(s).Enters attorney and paralegal time into the timekeeping system.Works with Billing Department and billing attorney to review and revise billing Proformas. Assist in finalizing bills for client mailing.Works closely with administrative support staff (word processing, receptionists, Business Intake, Office Services, accounting and billing, etc.).Performs other tasks and responsibilities as requested.Qualifications :
Preferred candidates will have at least 3 years of experience as a Legal Secretary in a law firm or professional services environment.Preferred candidates will have prior experience providing litigation support services in a law firm or professional services environment.Preferred candidates will have prior experience with Aderant.LOD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our Ways of Working, and we celebrate and embrace it. We know the individual differences of our people make us collectively better and we encourage all applicants; including people with disability, career breaks, gender diverse, LGBTQIA, and culturally diverse communities to join us so we can do great things together.
Company Description
Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio company, is a global leader in legal staffing, eDiscovery, risk management, and legal consulting services. The company supports multinational law firms and corporations by providing identifying and sourcing talented individuals for staffing needs, using innovative software, combining deep legal and regulatory industry expertise and excellent client service.
Company Description
Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio company, is a global leader in legal staffing, eDiscovery, risk management, and legal consulting services. The company supports multinational law firms and corporations by providing identifying and sourcing talented individuals for staffing needs, using innovative software, combining deep legal and regulatory industry expertise and excellent client service.