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Legal Secretary
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Growing law firm's
Bergen County, NJ, office seeks a full-time experienced Legal Secretary.
Candidate must have a minimum of three years' experience. Bachelor's degree a
plus. Bi-lingualism a plus. Send resume with salary history and employer
reference list (includes address, contact name, title and telephone number) to:
info@florioperrucci.com. Good
fringe benefit package: health benefits, 401(k), vacation and absence time.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Legal Secretary is a full-time
(35-hour standard work week) position at Florio Perrucci Steinhardt &
Fader, L.L.C. The position requires the successful execution of the following
skills and responsibilities:
Job Description
1. Supporting assigned attorneys
to include:
| a. |
Composing,
preparing, revising and finalizing written documents and correspondence as
directed by the attorney |
| b.
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Preparing client
intake forms, retainer agreements and electronic filings |
| c. |
Maintaining
attorney files in a consistent and logical manner |
| d. |
Transcribing
dictation |
| e. |
Answering
phones |
| f. |
Scheduling meetings
and conference calls |
| g. |
Opening and
forwarding all forms of mail - paper, electronic and voice |
| h. |
Entering time and
disbursements |
| i. |
Faxing and scanning
documents |
| j. |
Managing
calendars |
2. Working when requested to help other
secretaries and attorneys complete large and/or urgent projects. At times, this
may necessitate occasionally working before or after hours on an overtime basis
to get the job done.
3. Pitching in to help answer firm-wide phones and
complete routine office-wide tasks as the need arises.
4. Being
pleasant to all callers, visitors and clients even when presented with
"difficult personalities."
5. Having a good attendance record. Being
courteous and letting others know well in advance when you need flexibility in
your assigned work schedule to accommodate special personal needs. Please call
your assigned attorneys - and not rely on email - when you need to be
unexpectedly out of the office.
6. Possessing a "team player" attitude
towards your employment. If you see a co-worker struggling, pitch in help out.
If you have a specific skill, share it with others. Suggestions are always
welcome.
7. Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader was founded by former Governor
James J. Florio and Michael J. Perrucci and is a regional law firm that
provides a full array of legal services, with many of its attorneys coming from
larger law firms in New Jersey. Douglas J. Steinhardt became a named partner in
summer 2005. Paul T. Fader, former Chief Counsel to two New Jersey governors,
became a named partner in January 2006. The firm has successfully represented
the interests of corporate clients, public entities and individuals who require
experienced counsel. While our attorneys have a wide range of capabilities and
extensive experience in their areas of specialty, their approach to the
practice of law is focused on providing clients with effective, innovative
legal solutions while meeting client objectives. Our service-driven approach to
law is the foundation of our firm's success and has fostered a reputation for
excellence and client satisfaction. The firm works primarily on banking and
commercial lending, construction and public contracting, education,
environmental, family, government and regulatory affairs, labor and employment,
litigation defense, municipal, real estate and land use law, and currently
practices in a variety of jurisdictions and forums.
Our objective is to
be a Partner in Our Clients' Success.
Florio Perrucci Steinhardt &
Fader maintains offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York.
Equal
Opportunity Employer
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