Job title: Legal Secretary
Company: GPAC
Job description: Premier Law firm is currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their dynamic team. This firm is renowned for its commitment to excellence and is looking for a Legal Secretary with a minimum of 3 years of recent secretarial litigation experience to contribute to their continued success. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a solid grasp of civil litigation, possess exceptional calendaring and organizational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and the capacity to thrive independently within a bustling office setting.Primary Responsibilities:
- Editing and finalizing various legal documents, letters, and reports.
- Manually managing calendars (utilizing Outlook).
- Handling filings with both state and federal courts, including electronic filings.
- General administrative tasks encompassing phone correspondence, expense reports, travel arrangements, and the efficient management of attorneys’ schedules.
- Efficiently juggling multiple cases and supporting several attorneys.
- Excelling both as an independent worker and as a team player.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4+ years of recent litigation experience.
- Experience with state and federal court filing, including e-filing experience
- Adept knowledge of calendaring, encompassing state and federal court regulations, dates, and procedures, sans reliance on calendaring software.
- Proficiency in using various technical tools, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Competence in preparing Tables of Authorities (TOA) and Tables of Contents (TOC) within Word.
- History of crafting diverse legal documents such as motions (e.g., MSJs), discovery materials, pleadings, and judicial council forms.
- Outstanding communication abilities, coupled with a highly organized nature.
- Familiarity with software applications like iManage, Coyote Analytics, Westlaw – Deadline Assistant, and PACER.
- Capacity to adeptly handle multiple tasks concurrently, even under pressure.
- Openness to constructive feedback and adeptness at working independently with minimal supervision while delivering results.
- Demonstrated teamwork orientation.
- Proficiency in technology and a quick, efficient work style, all while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Collaboration skills, contributing to a shared mission with colleagues.
- A proactive attitude, including a willingness to take on new responsibilities.
- A strong work ethic and commitment to the role.
Why Choose This Firm:This law firm is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. Joining their team offers the following benefits:
- Competitive compensation packages based on experience.
- Comprehensive dental, medical, and vision insurance coverage along with a 401k plan.
- Dedication to maintaining a healthy work-life balance with a Hybrid schedule
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- The opportunity to work alongside a dynamic and talented group of professionals.
- Open, honest, and transparent communication within the firm.
Salary commensurate with candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.If you’re interested in making a change, reach out to me today. All resume submissions and conversations completely confidential, to learn more about this opportunity. Please include your resume, cover letter and writing sample to . You Can Also Connect With Me Via LinkedIn Here:
Expected salary: $50000 – 70000 per year
Location: Glen Allen, VA
Job date: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 22:30:51 GMT
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