Description We are inviting applications for a Legal Secretary role in the legal industry. This position is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37450-4000, United States. As a Legal Secretary, you will be involved in managing legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence. This role offers a contract to hire employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements

• Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence

• Conduct thorough statistical/ documentary research

• Source and verify important case intelligence

• Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions, or petitions

• Preserve an updated case record system

• Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate

• Maintain and update inventories of contact details

• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and providing timely reminders

• Manage communication with clients. Requirements • Applicant must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a Legal Secretary role or similar position within the legal industry.

• Proficiency in using LexisNexis for legal research is essential.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suites including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook are required.

• Experience in Calendar Management is necessary for managing appointment schedules and deadlines.

• Proficiency in Dictation is required for transcribing communications and documentation.

• Experience in Documentation is required for preparing and editing legal documents and correspondences.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• High ethical standards and professionalism, especially regarding confidentiality and privacy.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification in a relevant field is preferred.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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