Legal Secretary

Kahn, Soares & Conway, LLP • Hanford, CA, US

Posted 1 hour ago

Description

We’re seeking a sharp legal assistant for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and paralegals assist our 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!

Responsibilities

Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines
Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently
Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested

Qualifications

Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products
High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate’s degree is a plus
1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant
Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs
Candidates should be able to type at least 50 words per minute

Compensation

$20.00 - 28.00 per hour, dependent on experience and skill level

About Kahn, Soares & Conway, LLP

Kahn, Soares & Conway is a team-oriented AV-Rated law firm, with a team of 11 attorneys and 15 support staff. Many employees have been with the firm for 15 or more years. We provide a broad range of client services, including, but not limited to, business, civil litigation, family law, estate planning, probate, corporate law, criminal law, water, and environmental law. The firm's mantra is Common Sense, Hard Work, and Results. We are looking for smart, hard-working individuals to become part of our team.