Legal Secretary
Stember Feinstein Doyle & Payne, LLC (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

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Stember Feinstein Doyle & Payne, LLC, is a Pittsburgh-based law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of employees, retirees, consumers, and investors through individual and collective actions.

The firm focuses its practice on Employment and Employee Benefits (ERISA) issues, including: sexual harassment and discrimination; pension and health benefits; long- and short-term disability insurance; unemployment compensation; unpaid wages and overtime; Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA); and whistleblower claims. The firm is experienced in negotiating and enforcing executive employment contracts.

SFD&P is seeking a Legal Secretary to:

* Transcribing letters from dictation in addition to fixing formatting, proofreading, editing, copying, mailing and/or emailing/faxing correspondence; and preparing court filings.

* Assist attorneys by reading, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; organizing client conferences, and attorney meetings; scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions; and coordinating preparation of pleading and deposition exhibits.

* Maintain attorneys' calendars by planning and scheduling meeting, phone calls and travel arrangements; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; monitoring evidence-gathering; and anticipating changes in litigation or transaction preparation requirements.

* Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.

* Represents attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney.

* Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.

* Must demonstrate strong organizational skills.

Skills/Qualifications:

Proficiency with MSWord and MS Office, Telephone Skills, Documentation Skills, Meeting Planning, Office Experience - General, Verbal Communication, Internal Communications, Dependability, Professionalism, and Client Relationships