Litigation Legal Assistant/Secretary

Litigation Legal Assistant/Secretary Adler Cohen Harvey Wakeman & Guekguezian, LLP Providence, RI Job Details Full-time 6 days ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Filing court documents Legal firm experience Administrative experience Legal administrative experience Law office Typing Clerical experience Productivity software Proofreading Full Job Description Litigation Legal Assistant/Secretary The Litigation Legal Assistant/Secretary will provide office administrative support within a legal environment. We are currently a 32-attorney regional law firm with offices in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire, practicing in the area of civil litigation and insurance defense, with a focus on professional liability defense. The litigation legal assistant/secretary will work with multiple attorneys providing a full range of support. The successful candidate possesses at least 2 years recent legal litigation secretary experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide support for up to four attorneys and backup support as needed Experience with E-filing programs, Odyssey and Pacer (RI state and federal) Preparation and revision of correspondence, litigation pleadings, and other clerical assignments as directed Familiarity with procedure for filing civil motions in the Rhode Island Superior and District Courts Scheduling depositions Calendar management Answer phones and communicate with clients on a daily basis Run conflict checks and open new client matters as requested Maintain docketing for litigation attorneys Transcribe electronic dictation Other general office administration functions, including ordering office supplies

Required Skills:

At least 2 years recent legal secretarial experience within a law firm, providing administrative support in the litigation practice area; experience with insurance defense matters is a plus Typing 65+ wpm Familiarity with RI state and federal rules and procedures Must have a solid understanding of technical legal terminology as well as court filings Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent proofreading skills Ability to multi-task, and timely respond to deadlines as well as balance workload Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required Experience with iManage is a plus

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan

Experience:

litigation: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person