National law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary in its Fayetteville office. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide secretarial support to multiple attorneys and work alongside a team of other staff members within the litigation department. The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced legal support professional who enjoys working in a collegial and collaborative environment.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, assemble, coordinate and proofread documents, firm standard letters, correspondence, and memorandum to firm format standards; using internal programs for document revision, clean-up, and comparison
• Utilize the firm’s document management system and email integration management system for individual capacity and supported attorneys 
• Generate, organize, copy, scan and maintain electronic and physical client files
• Accurately enter attorney time and expenses into the firm’s timekeeping software; manage accounting deadlines of same
• Answer telephones and handle client matters (when appropriate) through telephone and email
• Scan documents and send/receive via email for attorneys
• Maintain attorney calendars by scheduling appointments for court appearances, conferences, and meetings, including receiving court notifications and scheduling docket matters
• File pleadings with the various courts including online filing systems
• Arrange business itineraries by coordinating travel reservations
• Assist with and maintain attorney continuing legal education records and bar association memberships
• Assist with other duties as assigned

 
QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities

•  Ability to organize large quantities of information
•  Ability to work well under the pressures of deadlines and prioritize assignments
•  Ability to thrive on challenges of a fast-paced environment
•  Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently or unsupervised
•  Strong attention to detail
•  Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
•  Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills
•  Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
•  Ability to handle documents and other information with confidentiality and discretion
•  Excellent interpersonal skills with an aptitude to interface with attorneys, clients, staff, and firm visitors
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel and PowerPoint

 
 QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience

•  High School diploma (or equivalent) required; college degree given preference
•  3+ years experience in legal secretarial field required
•  Litigation and trial preparation experience preferred

In office position 
$45k - $55k DOE
Excellent benefits with room for growth!