Legal Staff Legal Secretary in New Orleans, LA

Law Firm

New Orleans, LA

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in New Orleans, LA

Legal Staff

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Legal Secretary The candidate will have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Advanced knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, including bates labeling, splitting and combining PDF documents, optimizing and reducing PDF files, etc. Advanced knowledge of e-filing systems and procedures in state and federal courts. Experience and knowledge working with file-sharing tools to share documents. Experience with and a good understanding of the litigation process, as it pertains to the role of a legal assistant. Knowledge of the technology and processes required to assist attorneys with timekeeping, billing, and other administrative tasks. Experience working with electronic document management systems; and The ability and willingness to quickly adapt to and learn new technology, as needed. Entering conflicts checks and opening client files. Assisting attorneys with scheduling, calendaring, and planning business travel. Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and other third parties at the direction of the attorneys. Managing the electronic case files. Calendaring and docketing litigation deadlines. Assisting attorneys with time entries. Preparing attorney and office expenses. Processing payment of vender invoices; and Assisting with general office duties.