Legal Secretary at Rayfield Associates

Job Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread all legal documents.
• Maintain attorney’s calendar by scheduling conferences, depositions, and meetings.
• Welcome clients and conduct initial screenings of new clients.
• Attend court, record court’s proceedings and update status of cases.
• Relate with clients and notify them of the status of their cases.
• Participate in meetings, record and type minutes.
• Organize all legal documents and ensure they are updated.
• Ensure all court documents are in order and filed before deadlines.
• Answer emails and phone calls, and when necessary, redirect calls.
• Research and authenticate important case information.
• Prepare and edit different legal documents including appeals, motions, and petitions.
• Manage the firm’s library.
• Receive and acknowledge all correspondences and court processes.
• Serve and deliver correspondences and court processes.
• Depose to affidavits where necessary.

Job Skills / Requirements

• LL.B (Second Class Upper).
• LL.M is an added advantage
• 3-5 years post-call experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of legal documents and terminology.
• A typing speed of fifty words per minute (minimum) with high accuracy.
• Skilled with MS Office.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Applicants must be female.