Legal Secretary
High-profile Litigation Legal Secretary Position
High-profile, global law firm, in Uptown, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary, to support various partners/associates in a very busy litigation practice area. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in a mid to large sized law firm. This is a hybrid position (3 days in office/2 days remote)!
Compensation & Benefits:
The firm offers a competitive benefits package (medical/dental/vision), 401(k), profit sharing, STD/LTD, tuition reimbursement, paid parking, 7.50 hour work week, PTO, paid holidays, discretionary bonuses, plus so much more!
Salary:
$75,000-$85,000!
If you are a strong, dedicated legal secretary who has a great work ethic, this position is for you!
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Will be responsible for document preparation, editing of pleadings, and file maintenance.
- File electronically in both State and Federal Courts.
- Work with timekeepers to input attorneys’ time entry, and client billing.
- Travel arrangements, reimbursements and other administrative tasks.
- Maintain calendars/dockets of the various attorneys.
- Proficient with TOCs and TOAs.
- Familiar with document management systems, such as iManage.
Qualifications:
- Ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of Litigation experience in a mid to large size law firm. Must be proficient in legal secretarial and administrative tasks including, document preparation, filing, time entry, expenses, telephone contact, travel arrangements, and calendar maintenance.
- Must be familiar with local court rules.
- Must be proficient in MS Word, Outlook (including utilization of styles and pleadings to format documents), Excel, and PowerPoint; must exhibit strong typing skills and have the ability to learn and quickly become proficient in new computer software programs.
- Availability for overtime is required.