Legal Secretary

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Thompson Coe, an Insurance Defense law firm, is seeking a full-time Legal Secretary to provide support to various attorneys.

Qualified candidates will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Provides administrative support to litigation and labor and employment attorneys in the practice of law

Assists in preparing for hearings, trials, mediation, arbitration, depositions, meetings, etc. in a fast-paced, high volume litigation practice

Maintains, organizes, and manages client files

Knowledge of state and federal litigation deadlines - Dockets/calendars deadlines

Exercises discretion and maintains information of a confidential nature

Experience using a document management system; preferably iManage

Ability to E-file in State and Federal court

Assist with travel arrangements and process expense reimbursements

Maintain attorney calendars

Open new client/matter files, request conflict checks

Complete check requests / tracking

Assist with timekeeping

Superior written and communication skills

Handles multiple tasks simultaneously

Works occasional overtime, as needed

Adhere to Firm policies and procedures as outlined in the Firm Handbooks

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Three (3) plus years of recent litigation experience in a law firm; preferably insurance defense

Advanced knowledge of the litigation process; rules of procedure; excellent litigation, secretarial, grammar, and proofreading skills

High proficiency in MS Office Suite

Ability to operate standard office equipment

Ability to turn constructive feedback into best practices for future use

Ability to adapt to change and new technology

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, courts and opposing counsel and be proactive about seeking clarification of ambiguities

Ability to read and understand attorney mail and email

Ability to work positively within a team environment

Typing speed of 65 words per minute

Thompson Coe offers competitive compensation complemented by a benefits package.

Thompson Coe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information: Please email sgiraldo@thompsoncoe.com

Company info

Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP
Website : https://www.thompsoncoe.com