Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Atlanta, GA

Law Firm

Atlanta, GA

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Atlanta, GA

Legal Staff

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IP Litigation Legal Secretary The candidate drafts, edits, and files client documents and related correspondence per attorney(s) revisions, etc.. Handles all e-filing in district and state court systems. Coordinates and assists with trial preparation including depositions, discovery, trial binders and working with vendors (service of process, court reporters). Handles time entry and billing for assigned attorney(s) and paralegal(s), including editing prebills. Prepares Client/Matter Information Memorandum ( CIM ) conflicts check emails as well as CIM forms to be submitted to the Records. Maintains files on a regular basis as required by attorney(s), Practice Group, and Firm procedures. Coordinates project management of attorney matters and cases. Maintains and updates attorney(s) calendar and contacts. Coordinates travel arrangements and prepare travel reimbursement requests and all other reimbursement requests in a timely manner and in accordance with Practice Group procedures and accounting deadlines. Coordinates client and in-house meetings and assist as necessary. Retrieves, opens and files mail (and date stamp, if required). Answers and handles incoming phone calls in a professional manner. Maintains confidentiality of all client and firm matters, recognizing that there should be no discussion in or away from the office regarding client or Firm matters. This confidentiality extends to emails you are privy to that are in the attorney(s) and/or paralegal(s) Outlook mailboxes and folders. Assists fellow workers and/or other attorneys as needed and requested. Keeps abreast of what is happening on assigned attorney's clients matters and knows location of material concerning those matters. Obtains research materials from the library as required by attorney(s) or paralegal(s). Bachelor's degree is preferred from an accredited college or university. Should have 5-7 years of experience working in a legal department with in a similarly sized, multi-office professional services organization. Must have 3-5 years litigation experience, preferably in IP litigation. Experience with Aderant and ChromeRiver software programs, is highly preferred.