Legal Secretary

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are seeking a Paralegal for our operations. In this role, you will be instrumental in conducting legal research, maintaining attorney calendars, and assisting in drafting court documents. As a Legal Secretary, you will also be tasked with managing cases and answering routine correspondence and telephone inquiries.Responsibilities: Conducting comprehensive and accurate legal research Assisting in the drafting and preparation of court documents, including pleadings and briefs Scheduling and maintaining attorneys' calendars, ensuring they are notified of deadlines in a timely manner Monitoring and tracking progress of cases Responding to routine correspondence and telephone inquiries in a detail oriented and timely manner Preparing trial binders, exhibits, and medical binders for court proceedings Writing and drafting legal documents, ensuring they adhere to court procedures and forms Working independently with minimal oversight, showing initiative and managing multiple projects with competing priorities Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing Utilizing excellent computer skills, including Excel and PowerPoint, and working with database and spreadsheet applications to improve job performance and efficiency. Candidate must possess a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Secretary Proficiency in Commercial Litigation is required Experience in Civil Rights Litigation is necessary Demonstrable Civil Litigation Experience is crucial Familiarity with Civil Litigation is a must-have Proficient in Discovery process Expertise in Legal Research is essential Proficiency in Cite Check - Shepardize is a requirement Ability to Cite Check effectively is a must

Created: 2025-03-22