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Litigation Legal Secretary (DFM #315)

Job Type: Legal Secretary
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Location: Dallas, TX
Company: Confidential
Salary: $80,000-$95,000 DOE

Job Description:

High-profile, labor and employment, international law firm, with over 600 attorneys in over 40 offices, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support 3-5 attorneys in their Dallas office.  Being a part of this highly successful law firm means you will work with cutting-edge technology in a professional and fun environment under leadership ready to invest in your professional development!  If you have a growth mindset, are eager to challenge yourself, and desire to work with a team of professionals instituting change on an ongoing basis, keep reading!

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and format briefs, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
  • Prepare and process conflict checks and new client/matter requests.
  • File legal documents with state and federal courts (electronic and traditional filings).
  • Regularly and accurately proofread all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness before distribution or filing.
  • Update and maintain client files electronically in the document management system (iManage Work 10).
  • Maintain attorney calendars through Outlook and CompuLaw (i.e., scheduling appointments, calendaring due dates, etc.)
  • Arrange meetings and conference calls; may order meals, refreshments, and equipment as requested.
  • Accurately enter, review and revise timekeeper time entries including consistent identification of litigation codes, when applicable.
  • Prepare expense reimbursement requests for assigned attorneys.
  • Review and ensure the accuracy of vendor invoices; prepare accurate check requests and timely submit invoices for payment to clients or accounting.
  • Assist visitors, paralegals, and attorneys whose secretaries are absent, and accept overflow work from other secretaries.
  • Organize and coordinate travel arrangements.
  • Consistently provide friendly and helpful telephone support for assigned attorneys and/or receptionist relief.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal secretary.  Ability to accurately format documents that adhere to firm standards for format, style and quality, including Table of Contents and Table of Authorities.
  • State and federal court filing experience (manual and electronic).
  • Minimum of a high school diploma required (College degree is preferred, but not required).
  • Strong skills in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel, familiarity with PowerPoint; ability to use copier, scanner, fax, printer, etc.  iManage (or comparable document management system), CompuLaw, Aderant or InTapp knowledge is a plus!

Compensation & Benefits:

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, PTO, paid holidays, 37.5 hour work week, 401(k) and profit sharing, Life Insurance, LTD, and employee assistance program.  Other optional benefits are critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance!

This is a hybrid position after 90 days of in-house training.

 

 

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