Litigation Legal Secretary
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Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year
A bit about us:Based in Texas, we are a well established litigation firm seeking an experienced litigation legal secretary to support our growing team! The award winning firm offers a great work environment and a strong compensation and benefits package!
Why join us?- Competitive Base Salary!
- Extremely Competitive Benefits Package!
Job Details:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join our growing team in multiple offices! This role is integral to our legal operations and requires a professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. The successful candidate will have a strong background in litigation, with specific experience in trial preparation. This is a dynamic role that offers the opportunity to work on complex and challenging cases, providing comprehensive support to our team of attorneys.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
- Managing attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, court appearances, and depositions.
- Coordinating with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals.
- Organizing and maintaining case files and trial notebooks.
- Assisting with trial preparation, including compiling and organizing exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders.
- Conducting legal research and assisting with the preparation of legal arguments, applications, declarations, and motions.
- Ensuring all court deadlines are met and all documentation is correctly filed.
- Preparing and processing legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
- Assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and court proceedings.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Litigation Legal Secretary.
- Proficient in trial preparation and familiar with all stages of the litigation process.
- Excellent knowledge of legal terminology, regulations, and court system.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office, with exceptional knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Exceptional ability to work in a team and independently.
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- A paralegal certificate or degree in legal studies is a plus.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Litigation Legal Secretary to join our team and make a significant impact on our operations. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for the legal field, we want to hear from you.
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