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Litigation Paralegal/Legal Secretary
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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.
$56,078 / year median in Missouri
-19% projected decline
Job Description
OPPORTUNITY
| Paralegal/Legal Secretary Our busy insurance defense practice attorneys seek a well-rounded, highly-motivated, experienced civil defense litigation Legal Secretary/Paralegal with at least five to seven years of experience to support our insurance litigation defense practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of legal and administrative responsibilities with a forward-thinking firm in an expanding office. SKILLS andABILITIES
The following are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability the candidate must possess or demonstrate to succeed under the direction of the partner(s):- demonstrated knowledge of electronic filing requirements of state and federal courts in MO ;
- experience supporting attorneys who produce a large-volume of work;
- ability to consistently produce and deliver quality work products;
- demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a very busy legal environment;
- organize, prioritize and implement tasks with strong attention to detail;
- work proactively, independently and as part of a team;
- remain self-directed, self-motivated and work effectively under tight time constraints;
- provide clear written and verbal communications;
- maintain professional demeanor and a positive attitude with attorneys, colleagues and vendors as needed;
- demonstrate proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PDF maker (Nuance or Adobe Pro); demonstrated efficiency navigating the internet;
- iManage document management experience a plus;
- knowledge of client billing activities, i.e., billing submission and appeals;
- normal admin duties such as opening files, keeping files in order, travel arrangements, expense reports, etc.
- familiar with keeping attorney's calendar, docketing court dates, etc.