Legal Secretary

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Our Litigation Department is seeking an experienced legal secretary who is dependable, responsible, and extremely organized. 

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements and qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,



• Attention to detail,



• Experience working with State, Federal and Bankruptcy courts,



• Excellent research and organizational skills,



• Exceptional computer skills (M.S. Office Suite, CompuLaw (Vision),and ProLaw preferably),



• Time Management skills,



• Ability to work under pressure



• Typing speed of 60 – 70 wpm.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist attorneys with information gathering and research for cases,



• Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings, depositions, mediations and trials,



• Preparation of various documents, including:  tables of authority, complaints, subpoenas, motions, summons, and discovery,



• Type and draft routine correspondence and documents, applying proofreading and grammar skills,



• Maintain and organize client files,



• Process paper flow; copy, fax and distribute memos and other documents,



• Communicate with clients, court officials, and opposing counsel,



• Handle incoming and outgoing calls,



• Handle incoming and outgoing mail,



• Maintain attorney calendar, schedule meetings and appointments,



• Prepare expense reports,



• Perform other administrative duties as requested,



• Participate in cross-training efforts with other support staff members,



• Assist co-workers as needed to accomplish projects.

Salary is commensurate with experience and we offer employees a generous benefits package.

Please email resumes along with a cover letter to swiley@herumcrabtree.com.  No telephone calls or faxes.

Company info

Herum Crabtree Suntag