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Legal Secretary I - III
FedEx Ground | |
life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) | |
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1000 FedEx Drive (Show on map) | |
April 10, 2024 | |
Job Summary
Performs and assists in the handling of a wide variety of secretarial and administrative duties for attorneys, paralegals and other staff members in the FedEx Ground (FXG) Legal department. Essential Functions* Provides administrative support to attorneys, and other management staff as needed, by preparing, researching, reviewing and routing correspondence, pleadings, reports, presentations and other legal documents. * Coordinates a variety of travel, meetings and other calendar appointments, requiring interaction with both internal and external contacts. * Assists attorneys and paralegals in planning, organizing, coordinating, tracking and monitoring programs and projects associated with various legal matters from request stage through distribution of final documents. * Establishes and maintains department filing and retrieval systems of critical and often confidential files, databases, records and schedules; organizes and maintains legal files and advise of suspense dates. * Uses initiative and judgment to see that matters requiring attention are referred to appropriate authority or handled in manner so as to minimize effect on attorneys' schedule or absence. * Reads, understands and/or interprets guidelines, publications, practices and directives and takes action and/or refers information to Managing Director and/or staff as appropriate. * Addresses walk-in visitors and answer calls, directs and/or responds appropriately. * Performs clerical functions that require legal knowledge and general business and office procedures including maintaining follow-up files, assembling materials for reports/pleadings or exhibits and composing letters. Minimum Education* High school diploma or GED required Minimum Experience* One (1) year of administrative experience in a law firm or corporate legal department Required Skills, Abilities and / or Licensure* Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications. * General business skills such as typing; data entry and review; and use of phone, copier, and fax. * Customer service skills necessary to effectively and professionally respond to requests. * Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of management. * Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals. * Knowledge of a legal practice, including without limitation, pleadings, filings of pleadings, discovery and trial preparation. * Ability to comprehend complex information and apply sound judgment based on understanding. * Knowledge of matter management, litigation hold and other legal systems or software. Other Job Description InformationThis is a corporate position that is domiciled in Pittsburgh, PA. This position requires 3 days in the office. % of Travel for the Position: 0 Address: 1000 FedEx Drive City: Moon Township State: Pennsylvania Zip Code: 15108 Domicile Location: FXG-US/USA/P090/PGH - FedEx Ground Auto req ID: 416784BR Position Type: Full time Employee Type: Non-Exempt EEO Statement FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce Search Engine Description: AdministrativeLegal/Regulatory |