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Title : Legal Secretary/ Litigation Paralegal/ Trial Attorney

Location : Louisiana - New Orleans
Refer to Job # RFNS767359

Legal Secretary/ Litigation Paralegal/ Trial Attorney The candidate's responsibilities include: Performance of complex secretarial, administrative and substantive legal duties; Leverage technology resources to ensure Firm is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible; Identify most efficient and effective manner to complete tasks; Prepare documents by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, printing and transmitting text, data and graphics using office software applications; Knowledge of the legal processes that facilitate the accurate preparation of client documents and responding to filing or closing deadlines; Prepare and coordinate e-filings, as well as filings in state courts if needed; Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes and scan documents; Ensure that documents are saved and filed into the appropriate workspaces/folders in File Center, Trial Works Practice Software and paper file; Maintain the daily calendar of attorney including, but not limited to, scheduling appointments, meetings and travel arrangements; Maintain Outlook contacts for Firm as appropriate; Open files, close files and assist with conflicts checks; Maintain a good working rapport with clients which requires discretion and judgment; Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required. An associate degree, business school certificate or related education is needed. Significant prior experience may be substituted for a combination of the educational requirements. 5+ years of secretarial experience in a Personal Injury Litigation law firm environment is preferred. Strong knowledge of and ability to apply office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and PDF required. Working knowledge of legal practices, terminology, documents and court procedures required. Working knowledge of the firm s support tools required. Ability to interact and communicate effectively in a business environment required. Excellent typing, spelling, grammar, proofreading, transcription and general clerical skills required. Ability to coordinate work activities; prepare legal correspondence and documents; transcribe dictation; organize and maintain files and records required. Ability to operate standard office equipment, including personal computer, copier, multi-function printers, facsimile, and telephone required. Experience with both State and Federal courts, including knowledge of CM/ECF e-filing procedures required. Answering incoming calls required. High degree of professionalism required.

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