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Legal Secretary
Legal Job Vacancies
Ohio
Ref No: JOB-1282223874
Address: 323 West Lakeside Avenue Suite 200 Cleveland 44113
Salary: See job description
Closing date: 2010-09-18 00:00:00
Overview
Legal Secretary II/Downtown Cleveland
Are you our Superstar?
About us:
Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co. L.P.A. is a growing firm recognized as the nation’s leading Creditors’ Right law firm. Based in Cleveland, OH., WWR employs over 1,200 people and operates a network of offices in four states. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal collections services through a partnership based on integrity and respect for our clients, our employees, and the communities in which we service.
About the position:
Do you seek an environment that challenges you daily? Are you looking for a position that keeps you busy – and the day just zips by?
If you have a passion for work that is demanding and challenging – if you are a superstar with an excellent skill set and a strong work ethic, you may be our next Legal Secretary.
In this role you will learn from the best attorneys and support staff in the field of creditor’s rights. The work assignments are complex and varied. This is a highly visible position that provides general administrative and clerical support to assigned legal personnel. The position requires comprehensive knowledge of legal concepts, practices, and procedures. The successful candidate must have a proven track record for working in a demanding and challenging environment. We are seeking an individual that exhibits high energy and has proven they can work at a fast pace for sustained periods of time.
Full Job Description:
. This individual will perform the following duties:
• Transcribes and/or types legal documents, general correspondence, and related materials from dictation or written format.
• Composes and revises routine letters and court pleadings.
• Reviews legal documents for accuracy and conformance.
• Proper maintenance of office files.
• Schedules appointments and maintains calendar and docket for assigned legal personnel.
• Monitors case files, ensures legal personnel are apprised of developments affecting their work patterns including deadlines, court appearances, and missing information.
• Maintains attorney billing records, prepares billing statements and invoices.
• Files pleadings and documents with court clerk.
The Qualified Candidate must have:
• Audio transcription experience (tape)
• 3-5 years of legal secretarial experience
• Strong typing skills – 65 WPM
• High Energy
• Strong organizational skills
• Good reasoning ability
• Solid computer skills
• Decision making ability
• Initiative
• High School Diploma or GED
Contact:
Company: Weltman Weinberg & Reis
Address: 323 West Lakeside Avenue
Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44113
Contact: Marcey McDonald – Recruitment manager
e-mail: mmcdonald@weltman.com
