Description

CALLING ALL LEGAL SECRETARIES!

We are seeking a skilled Legal Secretary with 3-5 years' of minimum experience in a litigation firm. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of state and federal court local rules, electronic filing procedures, possess strong clerical and word processing skills (75 wpm minimum), and be adept at transcribing dictation and hard-copy editing of documents. Key responsibilities include coordinating depositions, witness interviews, meetings, submitting electronic court filings, managing and updating internal electronic and hard-copy files of pleadings/correspondence, distributing information among case team members, and overseeing attorney/case calendars. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, sound knowledge of calendaring procedures and software, and the ability to handle large volumes of information are imperative. The individual should exhibit exceptional multi-tasking and communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support within a litigation firm.

• Maintain knowledge on state and federal court local rules, including electronic filing procedures and requirements.

• Demonstrate strong clerical and word processing skills to ensure smooth operations.

• Exhibit proficiency in transcribing dictation and hard copying editing of documents.

• Monitor, assess, organize, and distribute large volumes of information efficiently.

• Handle calendaring procedures, including the calculation of Court imposed deadlines. Familiarity with at least one form of calendaring software is necessary.

• Show skillful usage of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.

• Perform Receptionist Duties, provide excellent Customer Service, and handle Computer Data Entry tasks effectively.

Requirements

We are seeking a skilled Legal Secretary with 3-5 years' of minimum experience in a litigation firm. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of state and federal court local rules, electronic filing procedures, possess strong clerical and word processing skills (75 wpm minimum), and be adept at transcribing dictation and hard-copy editing of documents. Key responsibilities include coordinating depositions, witness interviews, meetings, submitting electronic court filings, managing and updating internal electronic and hard-copy files of pleadings/correspondence, distributing information among case team members, and overseeing attorney/case calendars. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, sound knowledge of calendaring procedures and software, and the ability to handle large volumes of information are imperative. The individual should exhibit exceptional multi-tasking and communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

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