LM Recruiting Group
Litigation Secretary
LM Recruiting Group, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Responsibilities and Duties
•Use word processing and document management software to prepare, revise, format, and finalize a wide variety of legal such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery, memoranda, agreements, and other legal documents under time-sensitive deadlines-some pleading/discovery drafting required. •Prepare documents for filing and/or service including proofreading, editing, finalizing documents, generating TOC/TOA, gathering exhibits, and ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, and/or Local Rules. •Heavy e-filing with state and federal courts. Current knowledge of Federal CM/ECF e-filing procedures. Some appellate court filings use TrueFiling. •Docket case deadlines using CompuLaw for all incoming mail, motions, discovery, trial/post-trial, mediation, arbitration, and appellate deadlines. •Create mediation, arbitration, hearing, and trial binders; prepare discovery shells; set up and maintain litigation files; party and witness subpoenas. •Open new client/matters and email conflict checks on behalf of attorneys. •Case management, including database management and electronic file organization. •Assist with preparation for and scheduling of meetings, teleconferences, conferences, and travel. •Assist with trial preparation. •Answer, screen, and respond to phone calls. •Enter attorneys' billable time as requested according to Firm billing policies. •Maintain and track CLE records for attorneys. •Prepare and submit expense/reimbursement reports. •Provide backup support to other attorneys and timekeepers as needed. Volunteer for overflow work assignments when time permits and actively seek to maximize productivity and promote teamwork. •Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
•Minimum 5 years experience working as a personal injury, employment, or consumer litigation secretary. •Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build effective internal and external client relationships. •A can-do attitude and flexible approach. •Strong organizational skills and the ability to apply strong attention to detail to all levels of work. •Must be extremely detail-oriented, and organized, and have great follow-through skills. •Ability to multi-task while maintaining quality work product and timely response to deadlines as well as ability to balance workload. •Perform complex tasks that may be highly confidential or sensitive, requiring discretion and diplomacy. •Proficient in using MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). •Must be able to work overtime as needed.
•Use word processing and document management software to prepare, revise, format, and finalize a wide variety of legal such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery, memoranda, agreements, and other legal documents under time-sensitive deadlines-some pleading/discovery drafting required. •Prepare documents for filing and/or service including proofreading, editing, finalizing documents, generating TOC/TOA, gathering exhibits, and ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, and/or Local Rules. •Heavy e-filing with state and federal courts. Current knowledge of Federal CM/ECF e-filing procedures. Some appellate court filings use TrueFiling. •Docket case deadlines using CompuLaw for all incoming mail, motions, discovery, trial/post-trial, mediation, arbitration, and appellate deadlines. •Create mediation, arbitration, hearing, and trial binders; prepare discovery shells; set up and maintain litigation files; party and witness subpoenas. •Open new client/matters and email conflict checks on behalf of attorneys. •Case management, including database management and electronic file organization. •Assist with preparation for and scheduling of meetings, teleconferences, conferences, and travel. •Assist with trial preparation. •Answer, screen, and respond to phone calls. •Enter attorneys' billable time as requested according to Firm billing policies. •Maintain and track CLE records for attorneys. •Prepare and submit expense/reimbursement reports. •Provide backup support to other attorneys and timekeepers as needed. Volunteer for overflow work assignments when time permits and actively seek to maximize productivity and promote teamwork. •Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
•Minimum 5 years experience working as a personal injury, employment, or consumer litigation secretary. •Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build effective internal and external client relationships. •A can-do attitude and flexible approach. •Strong organizational skills and the ability to apply strong attention to detail to all levels of work. •Must be extremely detail-oriented, and organized, and have great follow-through skills. •Ability to multi-task while maintaining quality work product and timely response to deadlines as well as ability to balance workload. •Perform complex tasks that may be highly confidential or sensitive, requiring discretion and diplomacy. •Proficient in using MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). •Must be able to work overtime as needed.