Legal Secretary in Spokane, Washington

Description

We are offering a contract employment opportunity for a Legal Secretary in Spokane, Washington. This role is pivotal in our legal department, where you will be expected to apply your knowledge of legal practices and procedures independently. Your role will involve paraprofessional legal and secretarial tasks, and your ability to manage your tasks diligently will contribute to the smooth running of the department.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct secretarial tasks in the Office of the City Attorney, Office of the Hearing Examiner or other departments employing attorneys.

• Apply independent judgment based on extensive understanding of legal practice and procedure.

• Ensure accuracy in all tasks to prevent significant loss of time or money.

• Establish regular contact with other departments, public, attorneys, and other professionals to gather or provide factual information.

• Perform duties under normal work conditions with more than normal stress, requiring concentrated attention to prevent errors.

Requirements • Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; additional legal education would be beneficial.

• Demonstrated experience as a legal secretary.

• Knowledge of law, legal procedures, and protocols.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and back-office software (e.g. ERP).

• Comprehensive understanding of legal terminology and principles.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and being comfortable working with a diverse group of individuals.

• Legal Secretary certification or diploma. TalentMatch®

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