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Legal Counsel – Leasing & Property Management Jobs in Phoenix, AZ at Realty Income
Small, downtown Frederick Medical Malpractice law firm seeking a full time legal secretary. The ideal candidate must be friendly and have excellent communication skills. 1 year of legal secretary/litigation experience preferred. 1 year of scheduling experience preferred. Professional appearance is required. Hours are 9-5 Monday through Friday. We offer competitive health benefits, 401(k), vacation and sick pay, and a TEAM-oriented, friendly atmosphere.
Job Description:
Legal Secretary: Enhances attorney and paralegal effectiveness by providing case management and support.
1. Welcome guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.; supports attorneys and paralegals by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney or paralegal.
2. Calendars – Maintain the attorney and paralegal calendar by planning, scheduling, coordinating and confirming court dates, appointments, depositions, and meetings; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; anticipating changes in litigation preparation requirements.
3. Daily mail – Docketing and distributing; reading, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents.
4. Typing – Correspondence and Pleadings; drafting letters and documents; initiating telecommunications; understand the basics of a number of court documents such as summons, complaints, motions, orders and subpoenas; arrange for the filing of court documents with various courts (mostly electronic).
5. Scheduling – Organizing client conferences/initial interviews, depositions and trial testimony times and preparation meetings; scheduling expert witness depositions and trial testimony and preparation times; scheduling couriers, court reporters, and other special functions.
6. Filing – Maintain client files electronically including incoming mail and emails; provide historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; maintaining transcripts.
7. Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.
8. Other responsibilities as may be assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Legal administrative: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Frederick, MD 21701 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Title: Legal Counsel – Leasing & Property Management
Company: Realty Income
Location: Phoenix, AZ
