The Goodkind Group, LLC is hiring: Legal Secretary in Newark

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Functions

• Perform daily administrative tasks.

• Answer and screen telephone calls, and take messages for attorneys.

• Edit and revise documents as needed.

• Assist with document conversion and cleanup; create and revise legal documents in compliance with Firm styles and guidelines.

• Manage court filings through the E-filing system for both Federal and State Courts.

• Create and edit Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents for legal documents.

• Enter and edit attorney time entries in the system.

• Complete and submit expense reports.

• File documents in case files accurately and efficiently.

• Prepare outgoing mail and sort incoming mail for distribution.

• Perform the daily duties of a department secretary.

• Provide coverage for a specific secretary during absences as assigned.

Competencies

• Strong secretarial organizational skills;

• Extraordinary attention to detail;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

• Ability to work independently and complete a high volume of work in a timely manner;

• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments while consistently delivering quality work

product to both attorneys and clients;

• Proven experience performing under pressure in a fast paced environment, both

individually and within a team setting;

• Flexibility to occasionally arrive early or stay late as necessary;

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, iManage Document Management System, Kofax,

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