A380
Located in Huntington, WV
Pay: 23.50-29.75
Job Full Description
A Client in Huntington is seeking a Legal Secretary for their office.
Schedule: 8:30 – 5:00 M-F with an hour lunch/37.5 hours per week
Pay rate : $23.50 - $29.75, depending on experience
Objective:
Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with case research.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Knowledge
Clerical
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Law and Government
- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules.
English Language
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Skills
Basic Skills
- Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Social Skills
- Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Complex Problem Solving Skills
- Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Systems Skills
- Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Resource Management Skills
- Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Desktop Computer Skills
- Spreadsheets Using a computer application to enter, manipulate, and format text and numerical data; insert, delete, and manipulate cells, rows, and columns; and create and save worksheets, charts, and graphs.
- Presentations Using a computer application to create, manipulate, edit, and show virtual slide presentations.
- Internet Navigating the Internet to find information, including the ability to open and configure standard browsers; use searches, hypertext references, and transfer protocols; and send and retrieve electronic mail (e-mail).
- Navigation Using scroll bars, a mouse, and dialog boxes to work within the computer's operating system. Being able to access and switch between applications and files of interest.
- Word Processing Using a computer application to type text, insert pictures, format, edit, print, save, and retrieve word processing documents
- Graphics Working with pictures in graphics programs or other applications, including creating simple graphics, manipulating the appearance, and inserting graphics into other programs.
- Databases Using a computer application to manage large amounts of information, including creating and editing simple databases, inputting data, retrieving specific records, and creating reports to communicate the information.
Work Context
Body Positioning
- Requires repetitive movement
- Requires sitting
Communication
- Requires writing letters and memos
- Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
- Requires use of email
- Requires telephone conversations
- Requires contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)
Environment
- Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels may be distracting
Impact of Decisions
- Opportunity to make decisions without supervision
- Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, clients or the firm
Level of Challenge
- Requires repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over
- Requires being exact or highly accurate
Pace and Scheduling
- Requires meeting strict deadlines
Personal Interaction
- Requires work with others in a group or team
- Requires work with external clients or the public
- Requires coordinating with others in accomplishing work activities
Work Setting
- Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
Tasks
- Prepare, proofread, or process legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements.
- Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Receive and place telephone calls.
- Schedule and make appointments.
- Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
- Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
- Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
- Draft and type office memos.
Getting Information
- Obtain personal or financial information about parties in a legal proceeding.
- Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
Performing Administrative Activities
- Prepare business correspondence.
- Send information, materials or documentation.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Provide information to coworkers.
Documenting/Recording Information
- Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
- Prepare legal documents.
- Record information about legal matters.
- Record information from meetings or other formal proceedings.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
- Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.
Tools
- Desktop computers
- Multi-function copiers
- Laser printers
- Audio transcription systems
- Scanners
Technology
- Accounting software
- Practice management software
- Adobe Acrobat
- DropBox
- NetDocs
- Legal research software
- Public access to electronic court records (PACER, etc.)
- Microsoft Word
- Transcription software
Express Employment Professionals is located in Barboursville, WV, and represents employers from the Tri-State area. Text APPLY or Call 304-733-5627 for immediate consideration.
Huntington, WV
2765
8417 US Route 60
Barboursville, WV 25504
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