Great opportunity to join a top rated law firm in their litigation department. We are looking for an experienced legal secretary with at least 3+ years of current experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares, edits, files and may compose legal documents, including but not limited to, letters, memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery, agreements, subpoenas and other legal documents as required by the practice area. Files documents with the courts, including e-filing.
- Transcribes from electronic dictation program, and/or handwritten documents.
- Communicates with clients, counsel, court personnel, and other external parties. Communicates and coordinates with local and other office administrative resources to ensure tasks are completed accordingly.
- Establishes and maintains calendar and deadline reminder systems. Records court dates, deposition dates, etc. Works with attorneys, secretaries and docketing personnel to ensure accuracy of calendar. Schedules appointments and makes business travel arrangements.
- Communicates with administrative support by apprising of deadlines, attorney travel plans, etc.
Candidates should have strong MS Office Word, Excel and Type at least 65 wpm. This position is working downtown with an option for one day remote. Send your resume for interviews.
