Legal Secretary

Description We are looking for a dedicated Legal Secretary to join our team on a contract basis in Addison, Illinois. This role involves providing essential administrative support to attorneys, ensuring smooth operations within the legal department. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and experience working with legal documentation and dictation tools.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and edit legal documents, including motions and correspondence, with a high degree of accuracy.

- Manage dictation tasks using a dicta phone to transcribe recordings efficiently.

- Organize and maintain legal files, ensuring all records are up-to-date and accessible.

- Coordinate schedules and appointments for attorneys, ensuring deadlines are met.

- Handle typing assignments with speed and precision to support legal proceedings.

- Communicate effectively with clients and staff, providing attentive and timely assistance.

- Assist in the preparation of case files and documentation for court proceedings.

- Conduct research and compile information as needed to support legal cases.

- Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in handling sensitive information. Requirements

- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative role within the legal field.

- Proficiency in using dictation tools, including a dicta phone, for transcription tasks.

- Strong typing skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

- Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures, including document preparation for motions.

- Excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

- Effective communication skills to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.

- Knowledge of basic office software and tools required for legal administrative tasks.

The pay range for this position is $20 to $24. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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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  for more information.

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