Legal Secretary | Litigation | 147033

We are seeking a Litigation Client Service Specialist to provide specialized legal administrative support to a team of attorneys in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This role is ideal for an individual with expertise in litigation and court rules who thrives in collaborative, team-oriented environments and is committed to delivering superior service to internal and external clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attorney Support: Answer and screen client calls, manage attorney calendars, and facilitate seamless communication between attorneys and clients.
• Prepare legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence from draft or dictated text, ensuring high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Manage the workflow of tasks and projects, ensuring deadlines are met and coordinating with other support teams.
• Court Knowledge: Demonstrate working knowledge of court rules (federal and state), including document preparation, e-filing, and processing.
• Assist with new business requests, including opening new matters, preparing conflicts submissions, and maintaining client case files.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Work proactively with Legal Team Assistants, Attorney Resource Center, and other departments to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Transmittal of Legal Documents: Send documents to clients, witnesses, and court officials via email, mail, fax, or electronic filing.
• Manage critical deadlines using a calendaring database and ensure accurate calculations and tracking.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate’s Degree preferred, Bachelor’s Degree is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in a law firm or legal department required.
• Skills: Excellent communication, judgment, and decision-making skills. Strong ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Must be proficient with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and have keyboard skills of 60 wpm or higher.
• Legal Knowledge: Proven experience with legal terminology, court/administrative agency filings, and managing deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing 20-50 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds as needed.
• Routine use of standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Compensation:

• Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.