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Litigation Legal Secretary (International Law Firm) (DFM #293)

Job Type: Legal Secretary
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Location: Dallas, TX
Company: Confidential
Salary: $75,000-$85,000

Job Description:

High-profile, global law firm, in Uptown, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary, to support various partners/associates in a very busy litigation practice area.  Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in a mid to large sized law firm.  This is a hybrid position (3 days in office/2 days remote)!

If you are a strong, dedicated legal secretary who has a great work ethic, this position is for you!

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Will be responsible for document preparation, editing of pleadings, and file maintenance.
  • File electronically in both State and Federal Courts.
  • Work with timekeepers to input attorneys’ time entry, and client billing.
  • Client contact over the phone and in person.
  • Travel arrangements, reimbursements and other administrative tasks.
  • Handle confidential/sensitive firm and/or client information.
  • These duties may be ongoing or ad-hoc in nature.
  • Maintain calendars/dockets of the various attorneys.
  • Proficient with TOCs and TOAs.
  • Familiar with document management systems, such as iManage.
  • Reviewing bills for sending to clients.
  • Expense Reimbursement/Invoice Submission (e.g., Chrome River).
  • Submitting conflict checks/opening new matters.

Qualifications:

  • Ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of Litigation experience in a mid to large size law firm.  Must be proficient in legal secretarial and administrative tasks including, document preparation, filing, time entry, expenses, telephone contact, travel arrangements, and calendar maintenance.
  • Must be familiar with local court rules.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, work independently, and multi-task a must.  Ability to work in a high-volume environment.
  • Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills and excellent client service.
  • Must be proficient in MS Word, Outlook (including utilization of styles and pleadings to format documents), Excel, and PowerPoint; must exhibit strong typing skills and have the ability to learn and quickly become proficient in new computer software programs.
  • Candidate should possess excellent written and oral communication and solid organizational skills.
  • Candidate must be detail-oriented, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, have the ability to prioritize incoming/outgoing tasks, and work effectively independently and within a team.
  • Availability for overtime is required.

Compensation & Benefits:

The firm offers a competitive benefits package (medical/dental/vision), 401(k), profit sharing, STD/LTD, tuition reimbursement, paid parking, 7.50 hour work week, PTO, paid holidays, discretionary bonuses, plus so much more!

Salary:  $75,000-$85,000 DOE

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