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Florida Bar Foundation the

Legal Secretary #4163

Florida Bar Foundation the, Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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The Florida Bar Click here to apply Legal Secretary #4163 Lawyer Regulation | Miami Minimum starting salary $42,751.09 with an excellent benefits package including employer paid pension contribution | Employees of The Florida Bar are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Summary This is highly responsible work performing a variety of duties by providing administrative and secretarial assistance to bar counsels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintains and monitors disciplinary files in the case management system (importing emails, check scanned documents, updating data, etc.).

Types and finalizes drafted pleadings and correspondence.

Sets up monthly grievance committee meetings, maintains member lists, assists committee members, and posts files to GC web page.

Answers telephone and makes case notes in the case management system regarding call.

Maintains bar counsels calendars, sets up meetings and hearings, and updates calendar daily.

Receives and routes incoming mail which requires checking all scanned mailed documents for accuracy in the case management system.

Misc. (Prepare bar counsel weekly expense report in Excel, update Supreme Court Board, update referee logs in Word, change toner in equipment, add paper to equipment, prepare closed files for scanning which requires redacting all confidential information, drafts correspondence for bar counsel).

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required minimum education:

High School Diploma (or its equivalency).

Required minimum professional work experience:

Five (5) years of progressively responsible secretarial experience.

Knowledge

Correct spelling, punctuation and grammar

Standard business formats and styles

Adobe Acrobat

Legal terminology

Style and format of legal pleadings

Office procedures and practices

Computers, printers, facsimile machines, copiers, and scanners

Skills

MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)

Use of databases

Basic arithmetic

Use of personal computer

Abilities

Type sixty (60) correct words per minute

Pay attention to detail

Type letters, memoranda and pleadings in correct format

Create ADA compliant forms and documents using Adobe

Organize and prioritize work

Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing

Handle multiple tasks

Operate well under pressure and in a team atmosphere

Tactfully manage difficult situations

Demonstrate initiative in group projects and individual settings

Consistently provide an excellent service-oriented attitude

Sit for long periods of time

Hear and converse over the telephone, and key/work frequently on a computer

Lift 5 to 10 lbs

Please notify HR, in advance, if you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the employment process.

EOE. This organization participates in E-Verify. Position is open until filled. Non-Exempt position.

This position is in an in-office position, located in Miami, Florida and is not a remote position.

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