Hybrid Litigation Secretary/Paralegal

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assisting attorneys with all aspects of managing cases at all phases of litigation General case management, including managing deadlines: administrative, case calendaring and records management, and setting appointments, meetings, and depositions Preparing and drafting litigation documents, including cite- and fact-checking legal briefs, proofreading, and assembling exhibits and appendices Responsible for conforming legal documents to proper Bluebook or CSM citation standards Conducting factual investigations and legal research Preparing for depositions, hearing, and trials, including preparing deposition exhibits and trial exhibits Assisting with case discovery, including managing litigation databases, document collections, document productions, and document reviews Filing and serving legal documents (electronically and hard copy) Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: Excellent organizational and communications (verbal and written) skills Strong attention to detail Ability to work independently and to take ownership of projects from beginning to completion Advanced knowledge of MS Word with the ability to create and edit correspondence, briefs, pleadings, tables of contents and authorities, and other legal documents Must be proficient at e-filing and know Federal and State Court rules Attention to detail and ability to multi-task Strong proficiency with legal research databases like Westlaw Experience with legal document storage and document database programs Extraordinary familiarity with all legal documents (pleadings, motions, and discovery) and a firm understanding of the whole range of litigation procedures Is an energetic self-starter well versed in organization, time management, and most importantly, superior customer service Familiar and comfortable with working remotely and working with remote workers Works well under pressure and looks forward to the challenge Basic Qualifications: Paralegal Certification or equivalent 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal/secretary, supporting multiple attorneys and cases Willingness to work overtime (nights and weekends) as required Strong skills in word processing and computer use; proficiency in MS Outlook Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with timekeeping programs Excellent transcription, grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills Ability to prioritize tasks on the desk and handle multiple demands Ability to follow client confidentiality guidelines Ability and willingness to learn new programs and program updates Professional attitude and appearance Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise Preferred Qualifications: BA diploma in any field from an accredited institution Some trial experience