Job Description
Legal Secretary
Our client is an established law firm operating within the legal services industry, known for providing estate planning, probate, trust, and related legal services to individuals and families. The firm offers a collaborative professional environment, a strong commitment to client service, and opportunities for long-term career development.
Job Description
Provide administrative and legal support to two attorneys. Process attorney time entries, correspondence, and legal documentation. Transcribe dictated correspondence, time records, and legal documents. Prepare and distribute client correspondence through various delivery methods. Draft estate planning documents, including: Powers of Attorney, Revocations of Power of Attorney, Advance Directives, HIPAA Authorizations, Guardian Designations. Maintain and organize client files and documentation. Schedule meetings and manage attorney calendars. Prepare post-execution client binders and closing documentation. Witness and notarize client signatures and legal document executions. Support probate-related administrative processes and electronic filings. Assist with additional duties as delegated by legal leadership. Work overtime as required to meet client and business needs.
The Successful Applicant
Required Qualifications & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Prior legal secretary or legal administrative support experience. Knowledge of probate court procedures and electronic filing systems. Strong Microsoft Office, Outlook, and document management system skills. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Strong time management and prioritization skills. Ability to manage confidential information with discretion. Flexibility to work additional hours when required.
Preferred: Experience with legal practice management and document management software. Notary Public certification or ability to obtain certification.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary of $60,000 - $70,000, dependent upon experience. Overtime eligibility in a non-exempt position. Comprehensive benefits package. Generous paid time off allowance of 25 days annually. Standard 40-hour work week. Opportunity to develop specialized estate planning and probate expertise. Stable and supportive professional legal environment.
If you are an organized and motivated professional, we encourage you to apply for the Legal Secretary position in Bonita Springs, Florida today!
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bonita Springs, Florida |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $60,000–$70,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- Administrative Skillsunmatched
- Attorneyunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
- Document Managementunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Establish Prioritiesunmatched
- Estate Planningunmatched
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
- Legalunmatched
- Legal Documentsunmatched
- Legal Support Skillsunmatched
- Mail Processingunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Probateunmatched
- Support Documentationunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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