Executive Secretary with LEGAL BG

LEGAL DEPT IN A LOCAL HOSPITAL IN DALLAS TEXAS Benefits are availabletemp to perm assignmentRequirements:   Professional/Polished - also reserved and poised customer service oriented Strong computer skills - word/excel/powerpoint and internet savvy solid typing skills strong exec admin person with a legal background in probate preferably Job Purpose:Enhances departments effectiveness by providing information-management supportDuties:* Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.* Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation.* Conserves attorneys/ executives time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; organizing client conferences, and attorney meetings; scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions; coordinating preparation of charts, graphs, and other courtroom visuals; preparing expense reports.* Maintains exutives calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, dispositions, and travel; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; monitoring evidence-gathering; anticipating changes in litigation or transaction preparation requirements.* Represents department by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to the executive* Generates revenues by documenting and inputting attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses; preparing invoices; tracking payments.* Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence.* Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs.* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.* Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Skills/Qualifications:Documentation Skills, Meeting Planning, Supply Management, Telephone Skills, Office Experience - General, PC Proficiency, Verbal Communication, Internal Communications, Dependability, Professionalism, Client Relationships Since 1946, Spherion has been helping talented individuals find rewarding job opportunities that drive excellence in their career. Through a network of 700 offices nationwide, we place 300,000 job seekers in fulfilling office professional, industrial and contact center positions every year. Put our career specialists to work for you!