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Legal Secretary\ Presque Isle, ME FT/Days Temp-to-Hire Opportunity\ \ Job Description:\ \ Immediate opening for a Legal Secretary to work for a well-established law office in Presque Isle. Excellent daytime schedule; PTO and 401(k) available. Great opportunity for a highly organized individual with strong communication skills and basic paralegal training. Full-time/Days; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; \$18.00 - \$20.00/hr.\ \ The Legal Secretary will support the offices attorneys and other staff by performing a range of administrative duties. The employee will organize correspondence, prepare and proofread documents, update and organize files, and maintain a detailed calendar of appointments and project deadlines. Minimum of 2-3 years administrative experience required. Applicants should have paralegal certification or several years of related work experience.\ \ Responsibilities:

• Greet visitors to the office and screen potential clients.
• Answer phones, take notes and messages, coordinate appointments, and redirect calls to appropriate parties as needed.
• Keep accurate records of contact details.
• Correspond with clients, financial providers, and attorneys from other law firms in a clear and professional manner.
• Coordinate multiple agendas and provide office staff with timely reminders to ensure that all projects are on track to meet required deadlines.
• Organize files and documents by inputting information into practice management software.
• Assist with the preparation of various legal documents, including but not limited to: wills, trusts, power of attorney, probate arrangements, and real estate closings.
• Proofread and edit documents for grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors. Finalize and distribute to relevant parties.
• Obtain information and feedback as needed; prepare and compile closing statements.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as needed.

\ Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required. Certified paralegal training or related post-secondary education required.
• Two or more years of experience working in an administrative role.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, working knowledge of common office equipment, and ability to master new technology quickly.
• Strong organizational skills and good attention to detail; ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be familiar with common legal terminology and syntax.

\ Schedule: Full-Time/Days; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday Friday.\ Pay: \$18.00 - \$20.00/hr., depending on experience.\ \ TEMPO Employment Services is an EEO/AA employer.