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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.
$72,306 / year median in Virginia
-20% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day litigation support to attorneys and paralegals by coordinating discovery materials, pleadings, hearing preparation, trial exhibits, and court submissions.
- Draft, format, and revise legal documents, letters, and other case-related correspondence based on attorney direction and working drafts.
- Maintain accurate case records within firm systems, ensuring documents are properly filed, updated, and easy to retrieve.
- Create, organize, and manage physical and electronic case files to support efficient matter handling from opening through resolution.
- Oversee attorney calendars by scheduling hearings, depositions, meetings, and other key case events while helping prevent scheduling conflicts.
- Track incoming communications and case activity daily to help ensure deadlines, court requirements, and follow-up items are addressed promptly.
- Support filing activities, including electronic court filings, and help prepare materials needed for litigation proceedings.
- Assist with administrative and legal support tasks related to personal injury matters and other active litigation cases as needed.