Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Description

We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, you will be expected to efficiently manage legal documentation, handle client interactions, and ensure the smooth running of our legal office. This role offers a short-term contract employment opportunity and is perfect for individuals seeking to expand their experience in the legal industry.

Responsibilities:

• Efiling – State Courts; Federal Courts (AZ and NM)- MUST HAVE AZ nice to NM

• Sending documents to runners for service of process

• Saving emails to DMS

• Saving pleadings and other case related documents to DMS

• Docketing for State and Federal Court cases; Deadlines with no court rule deadlines (general docketing)

• Preparing pleadings as needed- State and Federal

• Sending conference call invitations with call-in information

• Making calls to opposing counsel; clients

• Open new matters, new matter forms, etc.

• Requesting checks from accounting

• Answer phones, transferring to attorneys

• Taking phone messages

• Creating Trust Forms and sending checks to accounting, saving forms and checks to DMS

• Assist with scheduling for mediations/arbitrations

• Assist with engagement letters, attendance sheets and docketing for mediations/arbitrations

• Assist with in-person attendance of mediations/arbitrations

• Setting up Zoom links and sending them to attorneys for mediations

  Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Legal Secretary

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites including Microsoft Outlook

• Exceptional skills in Calendar Management

• Strong Documentation skills

8:30AM to 5:00PM

For immediate consideration please submit all resumes to Ariel.Dufault[at]roberthalf[dotcom]

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