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Legal Secretary Responsibilities: Types, edits and proofreads correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, briefs and other documents. Transcribes from digital dictation. e-Files in State and Federal courts. Updates and maintains databases (. e-mail lists, iCreate info, client matter lists, ticklers and matter lists). Reviews and handles all incoming mail. Opens new matters, checks conflicts of interest, and maintains all client and general files. Interacts with court, clients, visitors and firm personnel; maintains professional appearance and demeanor; maintains good public relations and customer service with clients and others; maintains confidentiality of attorney-client relationship. Establishes and maintains calendar and deadline reminder systems; records court dates, deposition dates, etc.; works with attorneys, secretaries and docketing personnel to ensure accuracy of calendar; schedules appointments and makes business travel arrangements; communicates with administrative support by apprising of deadlines, attorney travel plans, etc.
Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor A A?s degree preferred. Should have 5 years of litigation secretarial experience are required. Knowledge of State and Federal court rules (including e-filing) and local rules, where applicable, pertaining to litigation procedures, requirements, and practices (including trial, mediation, and arbitration). Interpersonal and customer service skills necessary to professionally communicate with and effectively follow instructions from a diverse group of clients, external entities, attorneys, management, and staff. Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Knowledge of or ability to learn office procedures, rules, and regulations. Expertise and demonstrated proficiency in computer programs and relevant software applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iManage, and Adobe. Ability to effectively and accurately communicate orally and in writing; correctly apply departmental rules, complex regulations and procedures; maintain a high degree of confidentiality and attention to detail; work well under pressure and time-sensitive situations; proofread and perform editing of routine law office documents; transcribe legal documents, correspondence and reports from written drafts or dictation at a level of 70 wpm; organize solve problems and work well within a team environment; incur overtime in order to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.
