Legal Secretary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a national law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our New Jersey office. This role will provide complex and specialized secretarial and administrative support to our attorneys, ensuring a professional office environment and exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, edit, and file legal documents, including letters, memoranda, pleadings, motions, and agreements.
• Transcribe from electronic dictation programs, tapes, and handwritten documents.
• Update and maintain databases, including email lists, client matter lists, and calendar systems.
• Screen telephone calls, take messages, and greet clients and visitors.
• Establish and maintain calendar and deadline reminder systems, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of tasks.

Requirements:

• AA degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five plus years of legal secretarial experience.
• High organizational skills and knowledge of office procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Competency in computer programs and software applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and excellent benefit package.
• Opportunity to work with a national law firm and contribute to a dynamic team.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit their own applications to be considered for this position. Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other factor prohibited by law.