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Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Washington, DC

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. Feb 08,2017 Jan 03,2017 Location Washington DC
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Litigation

Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Legal Practice Assistant The candidate works under the direction of attorneys to whom the practice assistant is assigned. Under close supervision, supports the delivery of quality legal services to clients by providing secretarial and administrative assistance to attorneys, performing complex and specialized secretarial and clerical tasks, and working collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. May support multiple attorneys as primary assignments and also provides back-up secretarial assistance to other attorneys as assigned. May also provide back-up to receptionist as necessary.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate must have 5+ years of experience as a legal secretary or practice assistant, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice. Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents and legal processes required. Excellent typing and proofreading skills, 60+ wpm typing, essential. Strong computer proficiency in the use of MS Office, document management, time entry, e-filing, database software needed. Federal and state court experience, including ECF filings, a must. Superior organizational skills including filing, calendaring, docketing, and proofreading are essential.

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