Litigation Legal Sec....
Litigation Legal Secretary
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04-11-2023
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Job Description
Req ID : 2327284
Our firm is preparing to open a Tampa office and we want to get a head start on hiring legal support before next year.
We are currently in a Regus rental office until our new space is final, but our work is continuously growing and we are now ready to consider candidates for a Litigation Legal Secretary.
This position would be full-time in office to start and this person would be responsible for legal and admin tasks (at least until we can grow the office with more support staff) . We are looking for someone with 5-10+ years of experience in the legal field any practice area
Technical Requirements Include:
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint);
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, including bates labeling, splitting and combining PDF documents, optimizing and reducing PDF files, etc.;
Advanced knowledge of e-filing systems and procedures in state and federal courts;
Experience and knowledge working with file-sharing tools to share documents;
Experience with and a good understanding of the litigation process, specifically as it relates to maritime law, as it pertains to the role of a legal assistant;
Knowledge of the technology and processes required to assist attorneys with timekeeping, billing, and other administrative tasks;
Experience working with electronic document management systems, and
The ability and willingness to quickly adapt to and learn new technology, as needed.
Organizing and maintaining files through the litigation process;
Administrative Requirements include:
Entering conflicts checks and opening client files;
Assisting attorneys with scheduling, calendaring, and planning business travel;
Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and other third parties at the direction of the attorneys;
Managing the electronic case files;
Calendaring and docketing litigation deadlines;
Preparing attorney and office expenses;
Processing payment of vendor invoices; and
Assisting with general office duties.
Employment Type
Full Time
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