Legal Secretary - (US-OR-Portland - 97299)

Minimum Education: None
Job Type: Full Time
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Responsibilities : Legal Secretary Will prepare, thorough transcription of written or recorded documents, standard legal documents contracts, briefs, motions, summonses. Handle routine inquiries in attorney's absence, negotiate extensions of time. Manage attorney's calendar through Legal Files such as schedule appointments, coordinates depositions and appearances. Resolve scheduling conflicts with Attorney's approval. Use computer applications to the fullest degree. Answer select telephone inquiries based on knowledge of case. Respond to written or telephone inquiries with a standard letter. Establish, maintains, and when necessary, revises attorney's files. Perform additional duties as requested such as: Arranges medical exams; Maintain lists of witnesses, Subpoenas, and fees. Request fees for payment from Claims department and or CLBU; Participate in arranging attorney's files for easy access during trials; Inform witnesses of scheduled court appearances; miscellaneous duties.

Requirements : Associate's degree with 1 year of secretarial experience. Excellent oral and written communications skills to communicate effectively with policyholders, courts, Attorneys and Judges. Ability to edit and proof legal documents. Solid computer skills and knowledge of general office equipment.

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