Litigation Legal Secretary

Overview Position: Legal Secretary, Litigation Law Firm: Top 200 Ranked Globally Location: Newark Onsite Schedule: Hybrid (4) days Target Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 (DOE) with OT and Bonus as additional compensation Compensation Base pay range: $70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr Primary Functions Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation. Transmits information to courts and third parties by electronic filing, preparing submission in accordance with governing rules, creating proofs of service, drafting correspondence, completing courtesy copies, and strict adherence to deadlines. Conserves attorneys’ 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, and other special functions; coordinating preparation of charts, graphs, and other visuals; preparing expense reports. Circulates information and documents in a time sensitive manner. Maintains attorneys\' calendars by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, depositions and travel. Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing the filing and retrieval systems. Maintains electronic filing system (FileSite/iManage) and hard copies for record keeping when necessary. Represents attorneys by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney. Coordinates billing on a monthly basis including inputting attorney billable and non-billable time, preparing and editing draft bills and final invoices and distribution to clients. Tracking of paid and outstanding invoices. Prepares Chrome River reimbursement and credit card expenditure reports to accounting for assigned fee earners. Supports the New Client Intake process which includes the conflicts check, matter details and Engagement Letter preparation. Maintains client confidences by keeping client/attorney information confidential. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal, Administrative, and Analyst Industries Law Practice and Legal Services #J-18808-Ljbffr