Description

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our team based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role centers around supporting our legal team through a variety of tasks, contributing significantly to the smooth operation of our legal team. This position offers a short-term contract employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the legal team to prepare cases, which includes researching legal articles, maintaining case files, and drafting and proofreading legal documents.

• Facilitate effective communication by managing correspondence with clients, answering phone calls, and responding to emails.

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, interviews, and consultations with clients and legal professionals.

• Ensure all legal documents are processed, organized, and stored properly.

• Conduct administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and managing expense reports.

• Stay abreast of relevant laws and legal protocols.

• Utilize various software and systems, including Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, and Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS), for case management and client relations.

• Handle billing functions, briefing, and calendar management effectively.

• Employ your skills in consumer electronics to improve efficiency in our operations.

Requirements • Proficient in Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS), and Case Management Software.

• Skilled in using CompuLaw for managing legal processes.

• Familiarity with billing functions within a legal setting.

• Ability to deliver effective briefing and maintain calendar management.

• Strong client relations skills for maintaining and fostering professional relationships.

• Knowledge of consumer electronics for efficient daily operations.

• Experience in executing legal secretarial duties such as preparing legal documents and correspondence.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks.

• Ethical conduct in accordance with professional legal standards.

• Must be proactive, organized, and able to work under pressure.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• A strong team player, but also able to work independently.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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