Description

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our team in Roanoke, Virginia. The role involves diverse responsibilities ranging from transactional/business law work to assisting other attorneys as needed. This role offers a short term contract employment opportunity. Apply today! By sending an updated resume to Fana Belcher at [fana.belcher][at]roberthalf[dot][com].

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to attorneys, including drafting legal documents and correspondence.

• Manage transactional/business law tasks, including the preparation of legal contracts and documentation related to business transactions.

• Assist senior legal secretaries and paralegals with complex commercial litigation and transactional law matters.

• Maintain an organized and updated calendar, manage appointments, and coordinate meetings for attorneys.

• Utilize legal software such as LexisNexis and Microsoft Office Suites for research, documentation, and communication purposes.

• Contribute to the management of trust and estates and federal litigation matters.

• Offer support to other attorneys in the firm as needed, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork.

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and adhere to legal compliance norms.

• Utilize legal terminology effectively in written and verbal communication.

• Handle legal billing functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook

• Familiarity with LexisNexis and other legal research tools

• Experience with legal software and management systems

• Ability to handle billing functions and legal billing processes

• Strong skills in documentation, briefing, and dictation

• Knowledge of business laws, commercial litigation, and complex commercial litigation

• Experience in transactional law, dealing with transactional matters and corporate transactions

• Understanding of corporate legal matters

• Previous experience as a legal assistant

• Knowledge of legal compliance, legal contracts, and legal correspondence

• Ability to manage and maintain legal files and handle legal issues

• Familiarity with legal regulatory requirements

• Ability to provide legal services and understand legal terminology

• Excellent legal writing skills

• Experience in calendar management.

• Strong knowledge and experience in handling legal documentation.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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