Legal Secretary

Florida Rural Legal Services Inc is seeking a highly skilled Legal Secretary to join its team in Belle Glade. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, ensuring the smooth operation of the office.

1. Provide receptionist support when needed, including answering phones and greeting clients.
2. Manage files, maintain filing systems, and prepare case folders as required.
3. Proofread and edit documents, including letters, briefs, and motions.
4. Transcribe dictation, records, and judicial proceedings accurately and efficiently.
5. Schedule appointments, make travel arrangements, and coordinate business meetings.
6. Perform routine tasks, such as banking and post office business, as needed.
7. Gather information by phone and assist attorneys and paralegals as required.
8. Maintain the library, records, and financial accounts, and perform other administrative tasks.
9. Compose and complete letters, forms, and routine legal documents with proficiency in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
10. Assist with on-the-job orientation and training for new staff.
11. Handle mail and perform other duties as needed.

2-5 years of legal secretarial experience preferred. Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and Word-Perfect. Type 55 WPM. Proficient spelling and grammar.

This position operates in a professional work environment.

Physical Requirements:

1. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some lifting of office supplies up to 20 pounds may be required.
2. Must be able to travel to local court or post office, etc.

Florida Rural Legal Services Inc does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status; military service, or other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.