National law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary in its Fayetteville office. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide secretarial support to multiple attorneys and work alongside a team of other staff members within the litigation department. The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced legal support professional who enjoys working in a collegial and collaborative environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare assemble coordinate and proofread documents firm standard letters correspondence and memorandum to firm format standards; using internal programs for document revision cleanup and comparison
Utilize the firms document management system and email integration management system for individual capacity and supported attorneys
Generate organize copy scan and maintain electronic and physical client files
Accurately enter attorney time and expenses into the firms timekeeping software; manage accounting deadlines of same
Answer telephones and handle client matters (when appropriate) through telephone and email
Scan documents and send/receive via email for attorneys
Maintain attorney calendars by scheduling appointments for court appearances conferences and meetings including receiving court notifications and scheduling docket matters
File pleadings with the various courts including online filing systems
Arrange business itineraries by coordinating travel reservations
Assist with and maintain attorney continuing legal education records and bar association memberships
Assist with other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities
Ability to organize large quantities of information
Ability to work well under the pressures of deadlines and prioritize assignments
Ability to thrive on challenges of a fastpaced environment
Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently or unsupervised
Strong attention to detail
Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
Excellent spelling grammar and proofreading skills
Excellent organizational written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle documents and other information with confidentiality and discretion
Excellent interpersonal skills with an aptitude to interface with attorneys clients staff and firm visitors
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products especially Excel and PowerPoint
QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience
High School diploma (or equivalent) required; college degree given preference
3 years experience in legal secretarial field required
Litigation and trial preparation experience preferred
In office position $45k $55k DOE Excellent benefits with room for growth!
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