Description We are offering a role in the legal industry, located in Syracuse, New York, where the successful candidate will be responsible for various duties as a Legal Secretary with a focus on litigation. This role is ideal for candidates who are skilled in transcribing, typing, and data entry, and have a deep understanding of litigation forms and legal billing systems. This is a short term contract employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Handle dictation tasks, ensuring all transcriptions are accurate and completed in a timely manner.

• Manage electronic filing of legal documents, maintaining an organized and accessible filing system.

• Utilize knowledge of litigation forms to assist in the preparation and processing of legal documents.

• Navigate and use the Workers Compensation website effectively to gather necessary information or complete tasks.

• Utilize Tymetrix and LSS billing systems to manage and track client billing.

• Apply technical skills to solve problems and complete tasks effectively.

• Maintain good spelling and proofreading skills to ensure all documents and communications are error-free.

• Carry out data entry tasks, inputting information accurately and efficiently. Requirements • Proficiency in Typing and Typing Data Entry

• Ability to Transcribe from audio files

• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

• Proficiency in using legal software and Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Detail-oriented with high accuracy in work

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Experience in a legal environment would be advantageous

• Proactive approach to problem-solving

• Ability to work in a team and independently when required

• High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including Board members, senior executives, staff, community leaders, donors, and funded partners.

• Must maintain a high degree of ethical standards to handle sensitive information.

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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