Manatt Health Strategies, LLC is hiring: Legal Secretary- Litigation in Chicago

With ten offices across the United States, 450+ professionals and 350+ business professionals, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP (www.manatt.com), is a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm known for quality and an extraordinary commitment to clients. The Firm’s groundbreaking approach—bringing together legal services, advocacy and business strategy—differentiates Manatt from its competitors and positions the Firm to provide a distinct and compelling value proposition.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Litigation Secretary for our Chicago office.

The ideal candidate is a bright professional with strong proofreading skills, familiarity with both state and federal court filings, E-filing experience, and is detail-oriented with great spelling and grammar skills. A positive attitude and ability to adapt to a fast-moving environment are essential to this position.

Required Qualifications & Skills

1. Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a Litigation Secretary required.
2. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and various legal software applications.
3. Preparing draft court documents, specifically complaints, answers, discovery, briefs, motions, motions for summary judgment, correspondence, and memos.
4. Preparing for trials as needed.
5. Organizing and maintaining documents and case files.
6. Mailing, faxing, or arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
7. Must be extremely detail-oriented, organized and have great follow-through skills.
8. Must be able to coordinate complex scheduling for multiple individuals.
9. Must be able to work under pressure while managing multiple deadlines/priorities is essential.
10. Accuracy, speed, and professionalism a must.
11. Has the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
12. Must be skilled at typing correspondence and pleadings for attorneys.
13. Strong interpersonal skills.

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