Litigation Legal Secretary

Description:

Busy Loop law firm seeks experienced legal secretary with 5+ years experience in litigation. Responsibilities include transcribing correspondence, medical and deposition summaries, memos and legal briefs; scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars for depositions and court calls; processing incoming mail/email; formatting pleadings and electronically filing same; inputting attorney time entries; answering phones and communicating with clients; organizing and maintaining client files; coordinating travel arrangements; other general office duties.

Skills & Competencies

Candidate must have knowledge of and experience with state and federal court procedures including e-filing; must type a minimum of 65wpm and be proficient with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Candidate must possess strong interpersonal, client service, administrative and organizational skills and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. This position requires a professional, highly motivated, organized individual capable of functioning in a fast paced, challenging legal environment with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task. Candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills.