Legal Secretary litigation

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Legal Secretary (Litigation)
Responsibilities: Drafts and types various kinds of documents, including correspondence, pleadings, discovery, memoranda; proofreads documents for errors and corrects errors; assembles case binders. Schedules/calendars appointments such as depositions, production of documents, client meetings, trials, court hearings and appearances. Type and edit on the computer system legal and other documents (including correspondence, memoranda, bills, timesheets and project work) from transcription tapes, handwritten or typed materials, or shorthand notes. Copy, distribute, send (electronically and/or via mail, courier or express service), file and otherwise handle completed work. Proofread and redline work for accuracy of copy, format, grammar, punctuation and syntax. Receive, screen and transmit telephone calls, conference calls and messages to/from attorneys, clients and staff. Handle incoming and outgoing mail. Perform secretarial functions associated with firm administrative tasks, including processing new client/matter requests, client bills, time reports and expense reports. Set up and maintain files in document management system. Coordinate conferences, meetings and appointments. Coordinate travel arrangements, securing air and ground transportation and hotel accommodations. Coordinate work as needed with office, firm and third-party service departments, including Document Services, IT, Office Services, Conference Services, and Finance. Provide secretarial assistance to visitors, summer associates and attorneys whose secretaries are absent. Accept overflow work from the Human Resources Department and other secretaries as needed.

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