Legal Secretary

Job Description:

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.

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