Description

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our team in Newport, Rhode Island 4 days a week. This role primarily involves providing critical administrative support to our litigation attorneys, ensuring efficient processing of legal documents, and maintaining an organized filing system.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct administrative and secretarial support to four litigation attorneys

• Efficiently process and type business and legal documents

• Screen incoming calls and handle client inquiries effectively

• Schedule and coordinate conferences, meetings, and depositions

• Manage e-filing of documents in various courts and maintain attorneys' calendars

• Maintain regular telephone contact with courts and clients

• Organize and maintain the filing system for attorneys and provide general clerical assistance on various office projects

• Utilize Case Management Software for efficient case handling

• Handle Calendar Management tasks to ensure no conflicts in schedules

• Assist in resolving issues related to court proceedings and civil litigation

• Manage e-Filing tasks to ensure legal documents are filed on time.

Requirements • Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Legal Secretary or in a similar role.

• Proficiency in Case Management Software.

• Strong Calendar Management skills.

• Familiarity with Court Proceedings, Litigation, and Civil Litigation.

• Experience in e-Filing systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Willingness to continue learning and improving legal knowledge.

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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