Secretary Jobs in Jacksonville, FL

We’re seeking a sharp legal assistant for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and paralegals assist clients and keep the office running smoothly. You’ll work with the team to prepare a variety of legal documents, and handle office correspondence like answering emails and phone calls, scheduling meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you’re an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Compensation:

$20 - $25 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the creation of various litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents a needed
• Ensure client billing is processed properly using daily time records with assistance from the accounting department
• Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines
• Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
• Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals

Qualifications:

• Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products
• Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate’s degree is a plus
• Candidates should be able to type at least 50 words per minute

About Company

The Law Office of David M. Goldman was founded by lawyers who have been clients in the past. As a result, our services, fees, and business objectives are centered around the client's perspective.

We believe that communication is the key to successful business relationships and will strive to be available to meet your needs in a timely manner. We have AV-rated lawyers who are rated among the best in the country by Martindale and Lawyers.com. Likewise, we are looking for long-term relationships with our employees. If you are looking for more than a job, we would like to welcome you to our family.