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Litigation 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.
$62,839 / year median in New York
-16% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, revise, and finalize legal correspondence, pleadings, court-related documents, and client communications with a high level of accuracy.
- Coordinate filing activities, including electronic court submissions, and ensure documents are completed and delivered within required deadlines.
- Transcribe dictated notes and convert draft materials or verbal direction into clear legal documents, reports, and memoranda.
- Review documents carefully for formatting, grammar, and completeness, while managing copying, assembly, and distribution as needed.
- Provide responsive administrative support to attorneys by anticipating upcoming needs and helping keep daily workflows on track.
- Manage shifting priorities efficiently, organize assignments for maximum productivity, and follow through on urgent requests in a timely manner.
- Serve as a dependable point of contact for attorney and client requests, ensuring prompt responses and appropriate follow-up.
- Safeguard confidential client and firm information while maintaining organized records and clear communication standards.