Legal Administrator

The Lima office is the largest, with more than 300 attorneys. Billable target for associates is 1,800 hours.

Overview

The Legal Administrator supports two attorneys with scheduling, document formatting, filing, billing and client calls. Hybrid. You will need to be in Lima at least two days per week.

Day to day

• Send engagement letters and collect retainers.
• File documents with the court electronically, and in person when required.
• Manage attorney calendars, including court dates, depositions and client meetings.
• Open new matters and run conflict checks in Clio.
• Scan, name and file documents in the document management system.
• Prepare and send monthly invoices and enter attorney time.
• Track incoming mail and get time-sensitive items to the attorney right away.
• Arrange court reporters, interpreters and conference rooms.

What you need

• 1+ years of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary or law firm receptionist.
• Experience with Clio, PracticePanther, Smokeball or a similar system.
• Discreet with confidential information.
• High school diploma required; legal secretary certificate or associate degree preferred.
• Typing speed of 60+ WPM.
• Professional with clients who may be upset.

Preferred

• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Real estate closing or estate planning document experience.
• Dictation transcription.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Benefits

• Private health insurance.
• Annual bonus.
• Flexible hours.
• Training budget.
• 13th-month bonus.

Start: Immediately.

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