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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.
$56,486 / year median in Florida
-18% projected decline
Job Description
LLP - 2.6
Tampa, FL Job Details Full-time 2 days ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Office activity coordination Microsoft Outlook Business support experience for legal executives E-filing platforms Executive administrative support Calendar management Project task coordination Law office experience Document viewing software Microsoft Outlook Calendar Adobe Acrobat E-filing court documents Full Job Description Litchfield Cavo LLP is a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm founded in 1998 on one principle—client service comes first. Our attorneys operate out of 25 offices, serving clients in more than 36 states nationwide. Collectively, we are a resource of experienced trial attorneys providing creative and responsive service. Our Tampa, FL office is growing and actively seeking a Legal Secretary interested in growing their career among our team of staff and attorneys, who value and foster open and honest communication, and act with integrity and professionalism. Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development. 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):- experienced in the area of general liability defense work
- demonstrated knowledge of electronic filing requirements of state and federal courts in FL ;
- 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;
- 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;
- normal admin duties such as opening files, keeping files in order, drafting documents, expense reports, etc.
- familiar with keeping attorney's calendar, docketing court dates, etc.