Litigation Legal Secretary Job Description

Litigation Legal Secretary Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Litigation Legal Secretary to join our team.

Looking for a self-starter who can prioritize, problem solve, and work well within a team atmosphere;
Detail-oriented, computer savvy, able to multi-task and work under pressure;
Prepare pleadings and other litigation documents to be served and/or filed with the court;
Prepare litigation documents to be served and/or filed with the court;
Reviewing and editing Correspondence and Pleadings;
Updates associates regarding receipt and status of tasks and consistently meet agreed upon deadlines;
Managing attorney’s calendar and deadlines;
Electronic Filing with the State and Federal Courts utilizing PACER;
Follows FAST leader’s direction on day-to-day responsibilities and best practices;
Attends training as needed to ensure adequate support for assigned associates;
Functions as mentor to entry-level team secretary as needed;
Electronic Filing;
Entering data to maintain accurate records and keep attorneys files organized;
Scheduling;
You will also work with the legal dept. and office manager on various special projects as needed.

Need someone that is a problem solver and can help guide the litigation process throughout each phase;
Must have e-filing experience both State & Federal;
Minimal lifting up to 20 lbs;
Typing of 70 WPM preferred;
Basic grammar, punctuation and spelling skills required;
Adaptable, proactive and reliable;
Able to communicate professionally with legal staff, departmental staff and clients;
2-3 years of SOLID working experience as a legal secretary, legal admin, etc;
Excellent communication skills (written reports/analysis and oral presentation);
Strong literacy in MS computer programs;
Good organizational skills;
fluent in a second language is a PLUS;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Energetic, Personable & able to prioritize assigned duties;
Ideal candidate will have real estate background.