Legal Secretary - Calendar Management

Legal Secretary – Calendar Management – Remote


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Job Summary

Performs moderate to complex legal and other secretarial duties for assigned attorney(s); keeps staff up to date on new court rules and office procedures.

This is a remote position and can be located anywhere in New York. We are seeking candidates with at least 3-5 years of experience in a law firm setting.

Essential Job Functions

Maintains schedules and calendar for assigned attorney(s).
Composes a variety of correspondence, pleadings and various legal forms.
Receives and processes incoming mail.
Coordinates time and location of multi-party appearances, including depositions, arbitrations, mediations, IMEs, meetings and site inspections.
Contacts clients, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, claims personnel, and others to confirm scheduled appearances as instructed by assigned attorney(s).
Maintains a thorough knowledge and keeps up-to-date with court rules and legal deadlines.
Answers telephone calls and receives visitors for assigned attorney(s).
Implements training schedule for entry level secretaries and administrative staff.
Performs other functions as assigned by Legal Office Administrator or Managing Attorney.