Legal SecretaryCokaliong Menchavez & Partners Law Offices

COKALIONG MENCHAVEZ & PARTNERS LAW OFFICES
 
Is currently looking for:
 
LEGAL SECRETARY
 
Position Objective: 
 
To assist the lawyers in the performance of their work.
 
Minimum Job Requirements:
College Graduate/ Bachelor's Degree Holder of any course.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
Competent command of the English language.
Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
Computer literate, with proficiency in the following applications, among others:
a. Microsoft Word;
b. Microsoft Excel; and
c. Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Work experience in secretarial and/or administrative work is preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Entertain clients and visitors of the office with utmost respect and courtesy.
Assist the lawyers in the preparation, printing, scanning, photocopying and filing of pleadings, letters, and other pertinent documents.
Assist the lawyers in the scheduling of meetings, hearings, and other professional engagements.
Assist the lawyers in the preparation and sending of statements of accounts and billing letters to the clients.
Assist the lawyers in the notarization of documents.
Receive payments for and in behalf of the office with the utmost duty of keeping the same safe.
Assist clients in filling out the necessary engagement forms and other office documentary requirements.
Receive letters, pleadings, and other documents from government agencies and private individuals and entities.
Fill out and record office requisition forms, Out-of-Pocket Expenses (OPE) forms, and other pertinent office forms.
Perform administrative work outside the office, including dealing with various government agencies.
Assist the lawyers in the service of letters and other pleadings via personal service, private courier, and registered mail when the need arises.
Render overtime work when the exigencies require, upon proper prior notice by the lawyer concerned.
Assist in any other matter as may be required, and deemed necessary and incidental to the performance of secretarial work.