Client Information: Law firm founded in 2015, with offices in Indianapolis and Florida. Specializing in representing couples worldwide in the areas of US immigration matters (K1 fiance visas, marriage-based green cards and citizenship).
Position Summary:
On a day-to-day basis the Legal Secretary/Paralegal supports the Managing Partner in performing specialized secretarial and administrative duties; working collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.
Position Requirements
· Manage case progress and proactively track case deadlines to ensure the attorney and client are on track to meet deadlines.
· Take the lead on communication with clients; intake responsibilities.
· Draft form documents, filling details into templates accurately.
· Review and proofread all documents produced, check for proper formatting, spelling and grammatical errors, as well as ensuring that all attachments, exhibits or enclosures are intact before distribution.
· Maintain client files-electronic scanning; prepare large volume of documents; manage the integrity of clients original documents
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· Minimum 3+ years of experience working in a business office setting. Legal or financial experience is a plus.
· Ability to conduct and follow through with electronic court filings. Knowledge of the court systems and their guidelines is a plus.
· Proven ability to be flexible, be customer service oriented and work both independently and as part of a team. Ideal candidate is a good communicator.
· Remote options available for individuals outside the local area.
· Starting Salary up to mid to 50s, health and insurance offered; other incentives.