litigation legal secretary

Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard

<p>Sacramento Law Firm seeks a Legal Secretary with a minimum of 5 years of experience with litigation support. Candidate must possess exceptional organizational, communication and word processing skills. Candidate must also be highly motivated, self-sufficient and have a high level of dedication. The salary range for this position would be $80,000 to $90,000, depending on experience.</p><p><b>Job Description</b></p><p>Primary responsibilities and duties include the following:</p><ul><li>Prepare pleadings for trial and appellate briefs</li><li>Originate correspondence</li><li>Receive and direct clients</li><li>Make appointments and maintain attorney's calendar</li><li>Make travel arrangements</li><li>Screen and route telephone calls</li><li>Format, input, edit, retrieve, copy, scan, and transmit legal documents</li></ul><p><b>Qualification Requirements</b></p><p>Candidate must possess the requisite knowledge, skills and capability to accomplish the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Qualifications necessary to meet position requirements include, but are not limited to:</p><p>&middot; Strong grammar, spelling, punctuation and proofreading skills</p><p>&middot; Meticulous attention to detail</p><p>&middot; Must be familiar with California Code of Civil Procedure, California Local Rules of Court, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and local rules for California District Courts</p><p>&middot; Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure</p><p>&middot; Strong communication skills, both written and verbal</p><p>&middot; Strong work ethic, dependable</p><p>&middot; Organizational and time management skills</p><p>&middot; Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy</p><p>&middot; Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint, NetDocs (Document Mgt. System), Adobe Acrobat Pro (.pdfs), CCC MacroPro (Macros).</p><p>&middot; Proficient in calendaring, fax-filing and e-filing, both state and federal courts.</p><p>&middot; Experience with Compulaw would be a plus.</p><p>&middot; Experience with discovery, trial preparation, and motions, briefs, creating table of contents and table of authorities</p><p>&middot; Utilize docketing/calendaring department to track court and filing deadlines</p><p>&middot; Ability to work individually and on a team</p><p>&middot; Ability to work effectively with professional staff, and to exercise sound judgment</p><p>&middot; A minimum of 5 years of legal secretary experience in a litigation department</p><p>Kronick provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>AD&amp;D insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Disability insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Profit sharing</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Litigation Legal Secretary

Glasheen, Valles & Inderman, LLP

<p>Glasheen, Valles &amp; Inderman Injury Lawyers (GVILAW) is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional to join our litigation department in Lubbock, Texas. As a leading firm with offices across Texas and New Mexico, we specialize in advocating for families in catastrophic and major personal injury cases. Our firm is consistently recognized by our communities as a &quot;Best Law Firm.&quot; Joining GVILAW means becoming part of a results-driven team where your contributions are valued, your professional development is a priority, and your work has a direct impact on the lives of the families we serve.</p><p>This is a true entry-level position designed as a career-track role for someone who wants to build a long-term future in the legal field. At our firm, this role serves as a &quot;Paralegal in Training.&quot; We provide the environment and the mentorship for you to learn the complexities of case management&mdash;from the initial filing and medical requests to the final resolution. We aren&rsquo;t just looking for administrative support; we are looking for a future Litigation Paralegal who is a proactive learner and driven by professional growth.</p><p><b>The Impact You&rsquo;ll Make</b></p><p>As a vital member of the trial team, you will support attorneys and senior paralegals in advocating for our clients. Your primary focus will be ensuring every detail of a case is documented, organized, and ready for the courtroom.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p>Records Management: Request and track critical records, including medical billing, autopsy reports, police records, and OSHA filings.</p><p>Legal Drafting: Prepare foundational legal documents such as Initial Disclosures, Witness Designations, Deposition Notices, and Proposed Scheduling Orders.</p><p>Trial Advocacy Support: Play a key role in trial preparation by creating exhibit lists, managing deposition designations, and redacting sensitive records.</p><p>Client &amp; Witness Coordination: Act as a professional point of contact for clients, expert witnesses, and court officials to schedule depositions, hearings, and home visits.</p><p>Medical Management: Conduct medical summaries and facilitate reduction requests to ensure clients receive the best possible outcomes after a settlement.</p><p>Administrative Precision: Manage attorney calendars, organize trial notebooks, and assist with focus groups.</p><p>What We Are Looking For:</p><ul><li>High Attention to Detail</li><li>Professional Communication</li><li>Proactive Problem-Solver</li><li>Tech Savvy</li></ul><p>Please submit your resume in pdf format. No phone calls please.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Litigation Legal Secretary (Paralegal in Training)

Samini Baric Katz LLP

<p>Busy litigation firm searching for a talented paralegal/legal secretary to work full-time in a fast paced environment. The position includes traditional paralegal tasks, as well as administrative functions such as creating discovery shells, maintaining up to date electronic files, calendaring and State and Federal court filings.</p><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>At least 5 years' experience in a litigation focused law firm (no PI, family law or worker's comp);</li><li>Litigation skills and in depth knowledge of general filing and calendaring procedures in Federal and State court;</li><li>Practical knowledge of timekeeping and client billing;</li><li>Exceptional organizational skills, the ability to multi-task and consistently meet deadlines;</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Word is a must, including the use of styles and the creation and formatting of pleadings and other documents, including appeals briefs, and tables of contents and authorities;</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with people of varying skills, responsibilities, and backgrounds; and</li><li>Exceptional grammar, spelling, redlining and proofreading skills.</li></ul><p>The successful candidate will be proactive, reliable, diligent, customer service oriented, energetic and reliable.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Litigation Paralegal

Jackson Lewis

<div><div>Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.&rsquo;s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients&rsquo; goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.</div><div></div><div>
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers&reg; &ldquo;Best Law Firms&rdquo;.</div><div></div><div>
Jackson Lewis is seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary for the Orange County, CA office.</div><div></div><div>
In this role, the legal secretary will work with a dynamic team including multiple attorneys providing a full range of support including, but not limited to, preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings, and documents; maintenance of documents in electronic format; completion of expense reports; calendar maintenance, and other legal tasks, as necessary.</div><div></div><div>
Duties and Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>
Maintain electronic case files and update as needed following set protocols for search ease.</li><li>
Assist with preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings, discovery submissions, arbitration/mediation documents in agency, state, and federal matters.</li><li>
Assist with preparation of administrative filings/exhibits in agency matters.</li><li>
Assist with preparation of exhibits for submission in a variety of matters.</li><li>
Maintain and review attorney calendars to assist attorneys with filing deadlines, etc.</li><li>
Complete monthly expense reports for assigned attorneys.</li><li>
Assist attorneys with monthly client invoicing in conjunction with our billing department.</li><li>
Monitor CLE needs of supported attorneys and assist with bar admissions, etc. as needed.</li><li>
Book and organize travel arrangements including flights, hotels, transportation, update reservations as needed through firm&rsquo;s travel agency.</li><li>
Prepare notebooks and proofreading of documents.</li><li>
Run conflict checks and open new client engagements in conjunction with our new business team.</li><li>
Continued knowledge and basic status of current cases and projects of assigned attorneys.</li><li>
Oversee a wide variety of complex and confidential, time-sensitive material.</li><li>
Perform other administrative duties as assigned.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Skills and Educational Requirements:</div><ul><li>
5+ years minimum legal experience, preferably in labor and employment law.</li><li>
Solid understanding of basic technical legal terminology.</li><li>
Solid experience working in ECF and California state e-filing systems.</li><li>
Solid experience in working with document database system (NetDocs or similar).</li><li>
Proficiency in Windows environment including Word and Outlook.</li><li>
Familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures, general legal procedures.</li><li>
Familiarity with billing software (InTapp or similar) and expense reporting software (Concur or similar) a strong plus.</li><li>
Experience supporting 4+ active attorneys at one time a strong plus.</li><li>
Experienced with trial preparation a plus.</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent proofreading skills and detail oriented.</li><li>
Ability to multi-task while maintaining quality work product and timely respond to deadlines as well as ability to balance workload.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a busy litigation team environment and communicate with colleagues and attorneys on every level.</li><li>
Reliable with punctuality and attendance.</li><li>
An associate degree or 4-year college degree preferred, or relevant experience considered.</li></ul><div>
This is a hybrid position.</div><div></div><div>
For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $47.20 and $55.60 per hour. <i>The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.</i></div><div></div><div>
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.</div></div>

Legal Secretary

<div><div>Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.&rsquo;s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients&rsquo; goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.</div><div></div><div>
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers&reg; &ldquo;Best Law Firms&rdquo;.</div><div></div><div>
Job Summary (basic description)</div><div>
The legal secretary will work with multiple attorneys providing a full range of support, including, but not limited to, preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings, and documents; calendar maintenance; various office and client filing and electronic transcription.</div><div></div><div>
The successful candidate type by touch at least 65+ wpm accurately, is a very organized multi-tasking, detail-oriented team player possessing a minimum of 3 years recent litigation legal secretary experience (including electronic filing).</div><div></div><div>
Essential Functions</div><ul><li>
Engaged in the work of the attorney by demonstrating knowledge and status of current cases and projects, utilizing available resources.</li><li>
Provide support to four attorneys (possibly more) in employment law matters and backup support as needed.</li><li>
Answer phones and communicate with clients daily.</li><li>
Act as liaison between internal departments and outside agencies.</li><li>
Preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings, documents, and other clerical assignments as directed.</li><li>
Handle a wide variety of complex and confidential time-sensitive material.</li><li>
Run conflict checks and open new client engagements as requested.</li><li>
Maintain calendars, CLE, reports, and time records.</li><li>
Book and organize travel arrangements including flights, hotels, transportation, make changes to reservations as needed.</li><li>
Maintain docketing for litigation attorneys.</li><li>
Transcribe electronic dictation, and schedule depositions.</li><li>
Various office and client filing; proofreading documents.</li><li>
Provide general office administrative support and backup other legal secretaries during their absence(s) from the office.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Qualifications/Skills Required</div><ul><li>
A minimum of 3 years recent legal secretarial experience within a law firm.</li><li>
Typing by touch 65+ wpm.</li><li>
Law firm billing software a plus. Expertise with state and federal rules and procedures.</li><li>
Must have a solid understanding of technical legal terminology as well as court filings.</li><li>
Experienced with trial preparation and briefs.</li><li>
Punctual with excellent attendance.</li><li>
Proficient with generating Tables of Authorities.</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent proofreading skills.</li><li>
Ability to multi-task, and timely respond to deadlines as well as balance workload.</li><li>
Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in cooperative, small office environment and communicate with attorneys and support staff on every level.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Educational Requirements</div><ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent required.</li></ul><div></div><div>
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.</div></div>

<div><div>Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.&rsquo;s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients&rsquo; goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.</div><div></div><div>
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers&reg; &ldquo;Best Law Firms&rdquo;.</div><div></div><div>
Job Summary (basic description)</div><div>
The legal secretary will work with multiple attorneys providing a full range of support, including, but not limited to, preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings and documents; calendar maintenance; various office and client filing and electronic transcription.</div><div></div><div>
The successful candidate types at least 65+ wpm accurately, is a very organized multi-tasking, detail-oriented team player possessing at least 3 years recent legal secretary experience (including electronic filing).</div><div></div><div>
Essential Functions</div><ul><li>
Engaged in the work of the attorney by demonstrating knowledge and status of current cases and projects, utilizing available resources in order to achieve.</li><li>
Provide support to up to three attorneys in employment law matters and backup support as needed.</li><li>
Answer phones and communicate with clients on a daily basis.</li><li>
Act as liaison between internal departments and outside agencies.</li><li>
Preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings, documents and other clerical assignments as directed.</li><li>
Handle a wide variety of complex and confidential time-sensitive material.</li><li>
Run conflict checks and open new client engagements as requested.</li><li>
Maintain calendars, CLE, reports and time records.</li><li>
Book and organize travel arrangements including flights, hotels, transportation, make changes to reservations as needed.</li><li>
Maintain docketing for litigation attorneys.</li><li>
Transcribe electronic dictation, and schedule depositions.</li><li>
Various office and client filing; proofreading documents.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Qualifications/Skills Required</div><ul><li>
At least 3 years recent legal secretarial experience within a law firm, at least one of which was in the labor and employment field.</li><li>
Typing 65+ wpm.</li><li>
Law firm billing software a plus. Familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures.</li><li>
Must have a solid understanding of technical legal terminology as well as court filings.</li><li>
Experienced with trial preparation and briefs.</li><li>
Punctual with excellent attendance.</li><li>
Proficient with generating Tables of Authorities.</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent proofreading skills.</li><li>
Ability to multi-task, and timely respond to deadlines as well as balance workload.</li><li>
Knowledge of Office Suite 2007 a plus, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in cooperative, small office environment and communicate with attorneys and support staff on every level.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Educational Requirements</div><ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent required.</li><li>
4 year college degree preferred.</li></ul><div></div><div>
This is a hybrid position.</div><div></div><div>
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.</div></div>

Thompson Coe Cousins & Irons, LLP

<p>Thompson Coe, an insurance defense law firm, is seeking a full-time Legal (Litigation) Secretary with 5+ years of experience to provide secretarial support to 4+ attorneys in our Coverage Section for our Houston office. Qualified candidates must have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:</p><p><b>Job Duties:</b></p><p>&middot; Provides administrative support to litigation attorneys in the practice of law;<br/>&middot; Assists in preparing for hearings, trials, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, meetings, etc. in a fast-paced, high volume litigation practice;<br/>&middot; Types pleadings, discovery, briefs, status reports, and correspondence from dictation;<br/>&middot; Maintains, organizes, and manages client files;<br/>&middot; Handles dockets/calendars deadlines;<br/>&middot; Organizes &amp; sorts emails for attorneys;<br/>&middot; Manages electronic filing systems (state and federal);<br/>&middot; Enters attorney time into billing system;<br/>&middot; Exercises discretion and maintains information of a confidential nature;<br/>&middot; Handles multiple tasks simultaneously;<br/>&middot; Works occasional overtime, as needed;<br/>&middot; Adheres to work from home schedule and is available during assigned work hours via email and/or phone;<br/>&middot; Other duties as assigned;</p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><p>&middot; Five plus (5+) years of recent litigation experience in a law firm. Defense litigation experience preferred;<br/>&middot; Advanced knowledge of the litigation process; rules of procedure; excellent litigation, secretarial, grammar, and proofreading skills;<br/>&middot; High proficiency in MS Office Suite;<br/>&middot; Ability to operate standard office equipment;<br/>&middot; Must have experience with electronic court filings (state and federal);<br/>&middot; Familiarity with DMS (document management system), preferably iManage;<br/>&middot; Ability to turn constructive feedback into best practices for future use;<br/>&middot; Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, courts and opposing counsel and be proactive about seeking clarification of ambiguities;<br/>&middot; Ability to read and understand attorney mail and email;<br/>&middot; Typing speed of 65+ words per minute;</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Are you able to commute to the Houston office location?</li><li>Do you have at least 5 years of experience working as a Legal Secretary for Insurance Litigation?</li><li>What are your salary requirements?</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77027</p>

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