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What they do
A Litigation Legal Secretary provides secretarial and administrative work for a litigation attorney or litigation law firm. Uses specialized knowledge of legal terminology and procedures related to litigation. Organizes files, schedules meetings and manages communication to prepare for lawsuits and trials. Prepares and files documents for court cases. Works with supervision from an attorney or paralegal; may handle paralegal tasks.
$72,306 / year median in Delaware
-17% projected decline
Job Description
- Timely completion of dictation assigned Scanning
- Medical records, Industrial Accident Board documents, Correspondence, Releases of information, factual information, attorney notes Filing
- Medical records, IAB documents , Releases of information, factual information Incoming Mail
- Retrieval, date stamping and case number labeling, scanning to appropriate e-files and finally, delivery to recipient Outgoing Mail
- Saving PDF'd version (with enclosures) of correspondence to e-files to indicate correspondence was sent, sending correspondence via email, fax, regular mail and/or certified mail via recipient's preferred way of receipt E-filing
- PDFing emails, Scanning Medical records, IAB documents, Factual information and Release forms to appropriate e-files Scanning Fax confirmation sheets into PDF'd version of correspondence for proof of delivery Agreements and Final Receipts Being a second set of eyes for attorneys to ensure all enclosures are attached to correspondence and that documents are executed (when appropriate) Filing/Scanning of fax confirmation sheets are up to date by close of business day to ensure files are properly documented Front desk phone coverage Entering billable time for the Attorneys Outlook calendar management Productivity in volume or work and/or billable time whichever is applicable Working well individually and/or as a team Voluminous paper handling Critical thinking Problem solving and analytical skills Organizational skills Ability work efficiently Maturity / professionalism Intergradation with Core Values / great work ethic Compliance with all requirements outline in the Employee Handbook All directors and employees of Heckler & Frabizzio are required to engage in any legal and moral activities necessary to further the Firm's Mission Statement as well as provide preeminent service with zeal to our clients while engaging in only highly professional, ethical and competent interactions with everyone involved in written or verbal interactions on behalf of the Firm, both internally and externally.
C.A.S.E.Z.I.P.P.
Cooperation- An oneness of vision, purpose and activity in achieving business success. Accountability
- Embracing the duty and willingness to accept responsibility; to be answerable for ones actions. Service Excellence
- Highest quality of work in service to our clients to ensure their satisfaction; exceeding clients expectations Zeal
- Fervor for a client, cause or matter; enthusiastic desire to diligently engage in the work of our profession; positivity. Integrity
- Ethics, loyalty, character, fairness, honor, reliability, and transparency. Professionalism
- Standing, practice or methods of a mature, skilled business professional; taking the high road. Preeminence
- Outstanding results; maintaining focus on achieving notable outcomes; leadership in areas that affect the legal community; competitiveness.