Legal Secretary

Role Overview

• Provide administrative and secretarial assistance to bar counsels
• Maintain and monitor disciplinary files in the case management system
• Type and finalize drafted pleadings, correspondence, and meeting minutes and agendas
• Coordinate monthly grievance committee meetings and assist committee members
• Answer telephone and make case notes
• Maintain bar counsels' calendars and coordinate meetings
• Send outgoing mail and prepare travel requests and expense reports

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or its equivalency)
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible secretarial experience
• Correct spelling, punctuation and grammar
• Standard business formats and styles
• Legal terminology
• Style and format of legal pleadings
• Office procedures and practices
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Lotus Notes or similar databases
• Ability to type sixty (60) correct words per minute
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and operate well under pressure

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including employer paid pension contribution
• Employees of The Florida Bar are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)