Legal Secretary

Job Description

Legal Secretary

Job Overview:

A legal Secretary contributes to the firm by producing high quality work, ensuring all documents are grammatically correct and helping to assist with the meeting of deadlines. Legal Secretaries also are able to utilize organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities spread across all assigned tasks.

• Transcribing dictation
• Typing, including document preparation, formatting and editing
• Scanning, copying and filing for sizable case files
• Assist with prioritizing the workload amongst other support staff
• Receptionist phone coverage as needed
• Research as requested
• Performing general office duties
• Other tasks as requested

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, grammar and proofreading skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills with an ability to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of legal terminology
• Strong ability to work without supervision with a high level of work ethic and initiative
• Understands the importance of working as part of a team to meet strict deadlines in an atmosphere of multiple priorities
• Critical thinking skills and is not afraid to take initiative
• High School Diploma

• Type speed of at least 60 wpm
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Legal experience is a plus
• Workers' compensation experience is a plus

• Normal office environment requiring routine operation of standard office equipment (computers, keyboard, telephone, copiers, fax and scanner).
• No exposure to significant environmental hazards.

• Ability to perform sedentary work that involves walking, sitting, and standing for long periods of time.
• Normal visual acuity, hearing, speaking, and the ability to understand and speak the English language.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. occasionally.

Cummins, Goodman, Denley & Vickers, P.C. represents employers in OSHA compliance matters, defense of workers’ compensation claims, employment law and civil litigation throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our services include the aggressive representation of our clients in administrative proceedings as well as state and federal courts. We have an experienced group of attorneys, legal assistants and support staff who work as a team to keep clients informed and achieve strategic objectives.

We understand the importance of our clients’ underlying business considerations when formulating any defense and/or resolution strategy and our lawyers strive to create sound legal and cost-effective strategies with the end goal in mind.