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Title : Legal Secretary (litigation)

Location : Minnesota - Minneapolis
Refer to Job # WQTT767925

This large firm has many offices across the United States and offers a full-service practice that includes corporate, litigation, bankruptcy, tax, employment, and other types of law. The firm has a reputation for providing cost-effective services and communicating well with its clients. It is particularly strong in representation of financial institutions. They also are committed to community service and pro bono work. Excellent training is provided to all attorneys so they can improve their skills and keep up with changes in the law.
Legal Secretary (litigation) This candidate will be working with the Litigation department, supporting multiple lawyers and will also be expected to work with other staff members in a variety of office settings. Will draft, prepare, proofread and process pleadings, discovery, briefs, and correspondence. Electronically filing and handling service of pleadings according to the local rules in state and federal court, including bankruptcy. File maintenance and organization, answering telephones. Using Microsoft Office applications, handles client matters (when appropriate) through telephone and e-mail. Using Intapp Time (software package) for time and expenses. Keeps record of attorney s time and expenses and submits to Accounting Department in a timely fashion; recapping expense memoranda and other miscellaneous accounting projects as assigned. Prepare travel, hotel and car arrangements by using the internet. General office duties, such as preparing copies, printing e-mails and documents. Organizing and maintaining extensive sets of files, both paper and electronic. Using FileTrail (software package) and organizing/maintaining sets of files. Backup staff support in litigation and other departments. Organizing and maintaining work room and supplies. Must be flexible with hours when work demands; and other duties as assigned. Should have experience working on federal and state court litigation, garnishments, and collections procedures. Experience in electronic filing in both state and federal court is required and experience with worker s compensation filings is preferred. Excellent writing, proofreading, and organizational skills are required. Should be experienced with managing multiple litigation files simultaneously, and in assisting with the preparation for depositions, hearings, and trial. Should be a self-starter who takes ownership of tasks and problem-solving even in the absence of specific direction. Maintain work calendars by scheduling appointments, conference calls and other meetings. Must have 4+years' experience as a litigation secretary. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word. E-Filing (federal/state/bankruptcy). Experience with Power Point and Excel. Excellent grammar and spelling skills. History with quality control and fastidious attention to detail.

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