Description

We are offering a role situated in Dallas, Texas, in the legal industry. The position is for a Legal Secretary, who will be tasked with providing secretarial support within our Insurance Defense Litigation and Coverage Section. The role involves working with a team of attorneys and demands a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to a team of attorneys in the practice of law

• Assist in the preparation for hearings, trials, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and meetings

• Type pleadings, discovery, briefs, status reports, and correspondence from dictation

• Maintain, organize, and manage client files

• Docket and calendar deadlines

• Organize and sort emails for attorneys

• Manage electronic and paper filing systems (state and federal)

• Enter attorney time into the billing system and assist with billing and appeals of deductions

• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and provide coverage when other secretaries are absent

• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Requirements • Proficiency in LexisNexis and other legal research tools

• Experience with Management Systems

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites including Word, PowerPoint, and Access

• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook for email and calendar management

• Ability to carry out Billing Functions

• Experience in preparing Briefings and other legal documents

• Proficient in Calendar Management

• Ability to transcribe Dictation

• Strong skills in Documentation and record keeping

• Prior experience as a Legal Secretary or similar role in a law firm or legal department

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Bachelor's degree in legal studies or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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