Litigation Legal Secretary

Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day schedules of the attorneys, including but not limited to managing attorney calendars, coordinating travel arrangements, planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, depositions, recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, filing requirements, discovery and evidence-gathering, opening and sorting mail, and transcribing and entering attorneys’ time entries
Prepare and edit documents such as letters, memoranda, briefs, pleadings, agreements, contracts, and other legal documents from forms, original handwritten materials, or dictation
Consistently open, maintain, and organize case files
Review and revise monthly billing forms for accuracy and completeness
Prepare exhibits and witness files
Answer telephones and accurately take and relay messages while exhibiting poise, calm, and professionalism
Arrange for court reporters, video conferencing, depositions, and meetings
Communicate, both orally and in writing, with clients, court reporters, opposing counsel’s staff, and internal colleagues
Prepare spreadsheets and presentations using MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, as well as using Relativity in connection with e-discovery
Process reimbursements, expense reports, and check requests
Requirements
BA/BS degree preferred
5+ years of experience as a legal secretary or paralegal