Williams Mullen is seeking a full-time, non-exempt legal secretary with 3 to 5 years of experience to provide support for attorneys in fast paced, dynamic Intellectual Property practice in our Richmond Office.
Responsibilities are supervised; however duties require independent judgment, knowledge and proficiency in performing legal secretarial practices and procedures.
Job Description
Provide assistance to the attorneys in the IP practice in a collaborative team environment
Prepares and proofreads complex correspondence and legal documents in an accurate and timely manner.
Documents can include handwritten drafts, rough notes or dictated text from attorneys and paralegals.
Documents may include automatic numbering and automatic table of contents.
Organizes and maintains hardcopy or electronic correspondence, legal documents and computer-based calendars.
Answers the telephone and records and delivers messages promptly.
Displays professional courtesy in answering telephones.
Arranges appointments, notifies clients and others of appointments.
Coordinates meeting arrangements, including catering and scheduling of conference rooms.
Makes arrangements for and performs various support services as needed, including hand deliveries, requests for copy/duplicating services and travel arrangements.
Coordinates courthouse filings.
Types and submits attorney time sheets to Accounting in compliance with firm deadlines and procedures.
Verifies related client/matter numbers and practice codes.
File paper copies of all correspondence, attachments, documents, drafts, etc.
; file similar items in Filesite; manage chronological files for attorneys on request; maintain electronic files in a uniform manner; maintain inventory of clients files in accordance with Records Department procedures, such as routine billing records and account reconciliations.
Prepares client bill drafts, final bills and cover letters.
Prepares forms for expense reports, check requests and other financial-related documents.
Reviews and routes incoming mail.
Assists with collecting information needed for reports or special projects
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