Legal Secretary - Litigation in New Orleans, LA| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Legal Secretary - Litigation

Location : Louisiana - New Orleans
Refer to Job # UUQU830310


Legal Secretary - Litigation Duties: Prepares, processes, and proofreads legal documents; Files (including e-filing) and arranges for service of pleadings; Mails, faxes, copies, and/or arranges for delivery of documents to clients, witnesses, opposing counsel and court officials; Calendars deadlines. Maintains filing systems, control records and indexes using moderate independent judgment. Coordinates and participates in document production. Coordinates scheduling of depositions, including scheduling of court reporters. Obtains information using the Westlaw system. Communicates with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys and others via telephone, email, in person, and in writing, obtaining and giving information as directed. Assists with trial preparation including preparation of trial books, exhibits, etc. Prepares PowerPoint presentations and materials for client-related events. Data management includes time entry, document databases, email and hard copies. Maintains supervisor(s) calendar electronically and/or manually by scheduling appointments and critical dates and keeping supervisor posted of same. Opens and closes files, and maintains client and business files by filing and retrieving materials as required. Screens phone calls; records and delivers messages and provide callers with information as authorized by an attorney. Makes travel arrangements through the Firm's designated Travel Agency. Prepares and edits client invoices for billing purposes. Enters and maintains attorneys timesheets, as required. Prepare Excel spreadsheets. Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree preferred. 5+ years of litigation legal experience. Ability to type 65 wpm A" excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar required and knowledge of legal terminology. Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook. Excellent organizational skills and people skills. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
 
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