Litigation Secretary/Practice Specialist I

Min 6 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Sheppard Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP law firm is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Litigation Secretary/Practice Specialist I to join our Support at Sheppard Department. This is a full-time, remote/hybrid position with the expectation to be in the office on an as-needed basis. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience providing litigation support, with extensive knowledge of e-filings, trial procedures, and federal and state court rules. The candidate should also possess excellent technical, organizational, and administrative skills, as well as strong interpersonal relationships skills. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a top-ranking Am Law 50 firm.

H1: Join Our Team as a Litigation Secretary/Practice Specialist I at an Am Law 50 Law Firm
H2: Immediate Opening for Experienced Litigation Secretary/Practice Specialist I at Sheppard Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Responsibilities include:

Formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, scanning, and transmitting legal documents
Preparing pleading and discovery documents for filing and service
eFiling in state, federal, and appellate courts
Creating litigation binders and organizing case documents
Utilizing docketing/calendaring systems to track court and filing deadlines
Assisting with overflow work and other projects as assigned
Maintaining client confidentiality
Typing at least 75 wpm with excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Learning new skills and systems quickly
Performing additional administrative and support tasks as requested

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum of 6 years of litigation experience in a law firm
Preferred experience in California litigation
Some college courses completed; Bachelor's degree preferred
Secretarial certification a plus; ABA approved Paralegal Certification preferred

The ideal candidate will also have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, as well as document management and other office technologies. They must also have the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment, and maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

This is a remote/hybrid position with the expectation to be in the office on an as-needed basis. The work schedule is Monday-Friday from 6:00 PM-2:30 AM (Central Time)/7:00 PM-3:30 AM (Eastern Time), with potential for overtime as needed. Sheppard Mullin is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. If you are a highly motivated and experienced litigation support professional looking to join a top-ranking Am Law 50 firm, apply for our Litigation Secretary/Practice Specialist I position today!

Litigation support, e-filings, trial procedures, federal and state court procedures, federal and state court rules, technical skills, organizational skills, administrative skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, ability to prioritize, ability to work independently, ability to work under pressure, flexibility, resourcefulness, efficiency, typing skills, computer proficiency, document management

Some college courses completed, Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through the company's website.

Qualification and Experience 6+ years of litigation experience in a law firm

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