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The Legal Secretary will play a pivotal role in keeping the office functioning efficiently, assisting the partners with court filings, coordinating meetings, maintaining electronic case files, and working with clients to gather information and documents for discovery.
Job Responsibility:
Format, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents
File pleadings with both state and Federal trial courts
Work with paralegal to prepare and serve discovery
Process and handle incoming subpoenas and obtain medical records
Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email
Create and maintain digital case files for each client
Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining lawyers’ calendars, scheduling depositions and entering deadlines to the master calendar
Screen, process, direct, and prioritize incoming calls, emails, and mail
Requirements:
5+ year litigation legal assistant experience
Knowledge of state and Federal (ECF) e-filing platforms, rules, and eDockets is preferred
Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is a plus factor
Good written (including editing and proofreading) and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, incl. ability to handle multiple projects
Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines efficiently
Solid office software, word processing, database maintenance, and internet research skills
Nice to have:
Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English
Knowledge of state and Federal (ECF) e-filing platforms, rules, and eDockets