Overview
Part Time Legal Secretary Jobs in Albany, GA at Dougherty County Commission
Requirements and Qualifications
No experience required however it can be beneficial to have experience in:
Working at a law firm;
Working with an attorney;
Drafting letters or correspondence to clients, the court, or other professionals;
Assisting in the preparations of trial binders for Court
Organized and an ability to follow directions
Positive attitude in working with client management and service;
Positive mindset and a willingness to learn;
Be a notary (or able to obtain notary stamp within 30 days of hiring); and
Curious and a desire to understand processes and policies.
Key Deliverables
Daily Responsibilities:
· Average around 6 Billable Hours a day (Bonus at 7 BW hour average)
· E-file and properly follow SMP e-filing Protocols
· Profile documents into Perfect Law DMS
· Complete Courthouse runs for the Attorneys
· Assist in maintaining the office as required
· Receive payments and checks from clients
· Greet Consults and clients who come into offices (if remote office or as back up receptionist)
· Process faxes and mail
· Assist the paralegal/senior paralegal in the following:
o Drafting initial documents;
o Trial Binders;
o Organization of files (both digital and physical);
o Coordinating calls/meetings with the client;
o Profile and process discovery documents;
o Printing and copying documents;
o E-Filing Submissions and processing;
o Drafting Entry of Appearances, Leave of Absences, and Conflict Notices
· Professionally communicate with Opposing Attorneys, the Court, the client, and internally;
· Coordinate the mailing and service of responsive documents (both electronic and physically);
· Ensuring payment of 3rd party services (such as process serves, court reporters, etc.); and
· Proper use and entry of time entries;
Weekly Responsibilities:
· Review the Calendar for any upcoming deadlines or hearing;
· Review any client deadlines (such as deadlines to produce, provide, or exchange property);
Other Responsibilities, as needed:
· Additional Misc. Admin work such as coordinating events, back up to receptionist, assisting troubleshooting closing process/issues, assisting in troubleshooting e-filing process/issues, assisting collections department, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $40,000/year – $50,000/year
Reports to: Responsible Attorney/Paralegal/Senior Paralegal/Legal Trainer/Executive Assistant – Legal
Work Location: In-Person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Free parking
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
Marietta, GA 30060 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Part Time Legal Secretary
Company: Dougherty County Commission
Location: Albany, GA
