Legal Secretary
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 71400 - 82620
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) investigates complaints and allegations of ethical misconduct against attorneys licensed in the District of Columbia. It initiates appropriate resolutions ranging from dismissals and diversions to informal admonitions and formal charges.The Legal Secretary (LS) provides administrative support to at least three (3) busy attorneys and reports to the Office Manager. The salary range for this position is$71400-$82620.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Type from draft edit and format legal documents including hearing exhibits and pre-trial pleadings briefs motions letters and memoranda according to the rules of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals (DCCA) and the Board on Professional Responsibility (BPR).
- Prepare subpoenas duces tecum and ensure proper service.
- Proofread documents for grammar spelling punctuation and format conformity.
- Organize label bookmark redact and Bates stamp paper and electronic documents for use as hearing exhibits.
- Ensure prompt and proper filing and service by electronic and traditional means of legal filings and documentary evidence with the BPR the DCCA and opposing counsel.
- Prepare and submit electronic case files and disposition documents for contact member review to BPR.
- Promptly prepare file and serve disposition documents after contact member approval.
- Successfullymanagecompetingprioritiestomeet deadlines consistently.
- Ensure timely processing of new cases by preparing and transmitting appropriate correspondence.
- Calculate and calendar due dates accurately according to office guidelines and BPR and DCCA rules; track due dates for follow-up.
- Enter incoming and outgoing correspondence documents bank records emails and other activities into the electronic case tracking system; ensure prompt accurate and consistent entries.
- Update case information in tracking system as necessary including but not limited to case status parties contact information and counsel information.
- Prepare and submit attorney expense reports.
- Create and maintain physical and electronic case files.
- Assist other administrative staff as needed and perform other role-relevant duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevantworkexperience.
- Expert knowledge in providing litigation support including preparing formatting and e-filing briefs exhibits and motions.
- Expert knowledge in creating tables of contents and authorities using Microsoft Word.
- ProficientinMicrosoft 365particularlyOutlook Word and Excel.
- Advanced skills using Adobe Pro including creating PDF bookmarks attachments Bates Numbering redactions watermarks document and web hyperlinks and digital and electronic signatures.
- Excellent time- task- and project-management skills.
- Mustworkwellunderpressurepossessexcellentorganizationalabilitiesandsuccessfully manage daily tasks.
- Mustbedetail-oriented deadline-driven and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with staff the public hearing committee members Board members judges and opposing counsel.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Knowledgeofgeneralofficeequipmentincludingprintersscannersandcopiers.
- Workwellinateamenvironmentandinteractprofessionallywiththepublicandstaff.
- Mustbeadaptablecreativeself-motivated and proactive.
- Available to work overtime when needed.
- Abilitytohandleandmaintaintheconfidentialityofhighlysensitiveinformation.
- Demonstratedcommitmenttovaluingdiversityandcontributingtoaninclusiveworkingenvironment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associatedegree legal secretary certification or relevant experience.
- Experience usingelectroniccaseanddocumentmanagementsystems.
- Experience using cloud-based file share platforms e.g. OneDrive Google Drive Dropbox.
This is a hybrid position with days worked onsite and days worked remotely. At least the first 30 days of employment will be exclusively onsite. The hybrid status of this position may change at any time subject to the ODCs discretion.
This is not an attempt to list all the essential functions of this duties may change over time based on organizational/department needs.
The ODC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability status or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
The ODC is committed to providing qualified individuals with reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions of their jobs in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact Human Resources at .
As part of the accommodation process we will conduct an individualized interactive process and may ask you for additional information. Additionally final hiring decisions or start dates may be delayed while the accommodation review process is ongoing if the individual can only begin work with the requested accommodation.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Diploma
- ICT
- Fire
- Flash
- ACCA
- AV
