Client Information: Law
firm founded in 2015, with offices in Indianapolis and Florida. Specializing in representing couples
worldwide in the areas of US immigration matters (K1 fiance visas,
marriage-based green cards and citizenship).
Position Summary:
On
a day-to-day basis the Legal Secretary/Paralegal supports the Managing Partner
in performing specialized secretarial and administrative duties; working
collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.
Position
Requirements
· Manage
case progress and proactively track case deadlines to ensure the attorney and
client are on track to meet deadlines.
· Take
the lead on communication with clients; intake responsibilities.
· Draft
form documents, filling details into templates accurately.
· Review
and proofread all documents produced, check for proper formatting, spelling and
grammatical errors, as well as ensuring that all attachments, exhibits or enclosures are intact before distribution.
· Maintain
client files-electronic scanning; prepare large volume of documents; manage the
integrity of clients original documents
· Perform
other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· Minimum
3+ years of experience working in a business office setting. Legal or financial experience is a plus.
Advanced
experience in MS Word 2007, basic experience in MS Excel 2007,
intermediate experience in MS Outlook 2007
Experience
with Document Management Systems
Great
accuracy and meticulous attention to detail and must be organized;
excellent proofreading skills
· Ability
to conduct and follow through with electronic court filings. Knowledge of the court
systems and their guidelines is a plus.
· Proven
ability to be flexible, be customer service oriented and work both
independently and as part of a team. Ideal
candidate is a good communicator.
· Remote options available for
individuals outside the local area.
· Starting Salary up to mid to 50s,
health and insurance offered; other incentives.