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Are you a legal secretary with litigation experience?   Do you live in the Seattle area?   Would you like to work with one of the top law firms in the US?   If so, R &W Group has a great new opportunity!   One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a temporary Legal Secretary in Seattle, WA.   Note this position will not convert to a perm role, but you will still gain great experience with a top law firm.  
 
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparing, editing, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence such as contracts, agreements, summons, complaints, motions, subpoenas, etc.
• Coordinating workflow for attorneys on a regular basis.
• Collaborating in-person with attorneys and staff and managing the workflow.
• Editing client prebills as directed by the attorneys and processing the client billing in accordance with firm policies and procedures with assistance from the Billing Department.
• Setting up new client matters; completing client label requests, requesting on-site/off-site client files from the firm's Information Governance Department.
• Accurately and efficiently arranging travel for attorneys via the firm's Travel provider.
• Inputting, editing, and finalizing attorney time into the firm's time entry system.
• Handling and retrieving physical files and other requests as needed.
• Assisting with handling physical documents (including handwritten notes) and organizing and photocopying hard copy documents and PDFs with attorneys, teammates, and other staff in the office. Also maintaining the electronic filing systems for the attorneys ensuring documents are electronically stored to the appreciate client matter number.
• Coordinating meetings; including reserving conference rooms, ordering meals, arranging for any IT equipment needed (i.e. laptop, projector, audio/video equipment), sending Outlook meeting requests, greeting clients, etc.
• Scheduling appointments, answering the telephone in a courteous and professional manner, taking messages, updating attorneys' contact lists, providing transcription/dictation services, preparing, editing, and proofreading routine correspondence.
• For those with notary public license, provide notary assistance, as needed.
• Organizing and routing incoming mail.
• Entering and processing expenses and invoices through the firm's accounts payable system.
• Ensuring proper indexing and filing of original legal documents and deposition transcripts. Converting documents; PDFs to MS Word documents, MS Word to PDF.
• Creating and editing PowerPoint slide decks and Excel spreadsheets.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma, with a bachelor's or two-year degree preferred.
• Minimum of 60+ wpm typing,
• Proficiency in all software used by the firm (iManage, Emburse, DTE Time Entry, etc.)
• Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, various databases and Internet research skills.
• Proficiency with legal terminology and standard legal procedures including electronic court filings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while exhibiting a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent administrative, communication (oral and written), organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and have a sense of urgency with the workload.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Possess reliability, dependability and motivation.
• Exceptional client service, both internal and external.
• Flexibility to work additional hours, as necessary.

 
Solid compensation of $25 - 40/hour, depending upon experience.  Amazing team.   Apply online or register with us at www.r-wgroup.com.   

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