Legal Secretary jobs in Stamford, CT

Position: Legal Executive Assistant/Secretary (National Law Firm)

Location: Stamford, CT

Comp Package: Base to $70K, Paid Overtime, Bonus; Full Benefits; 401K, etc.

Responsibilities for Legal Executive Assistant/Secretary:

• Provide gatekeeping, administrative and document support to attorneys
• Assist attorneys with overseeing and facilitating the day-to-day activities
• Type and edit legal documents, proofread for content and typographical errors
• Handle administrative duties such as travel arrangements, calendaring deadlines, deposition coordination, meeting coordination, client service, expense reports and time entry
• Answer attorneys private telephone line, take messages or providing information as appropriate
• Open and close files as necessary, promptly handling the filing of legal or other administrative materials
• Assist with additional ad hoc projects as needed

Qualifications for Legal Executive Assistant/Secretary:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 3 years of legal secretary/paralegal experience in a law firm
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate work, maintain confidentiality, and think critically and analytically under pressure
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Ability to work productively and cooperatively with all levels of staff