Legal Secretary

From offices in Utica, our attorneys appear in state and federal courts throughout New York. Since 1964, the firm has defended insurers and self-insured employers in New York. Utica Legal is hiring a Legal Secretary for our Utica location.

Looking for someone who knows legal formatting, is fast in Word and does not let a deadline slip. On site, Utica.

Main duties:

• Format and finalize pleadings, letters and agreements in Word
• Manage attorney calendars, including court dates, depositions and client meetings
• Process payments to trust accounts per firm procedures
• Track incoming mail and get time-sensitive items to the attorney right away

Required qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary or law firm receptionist
• High school diploma required; legal secretary certificate or associate degree preferred
• Professional with clients who may be upset
• Typing speed of 60+ WPM

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.50 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 32 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Overtime pay
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Disability insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Utica, NY (Required)

Work Location: In person

Start: Within 30 days.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Utica Legal.