Litigation Legal Secretary

Job Description

Litigation Legal Secretary | Boutique Recruiting

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a firm where Boutique Recruiting is placing talent. The Litigation Legal Secretary plays a critical role in supporting attorneys through various legal processes. This position provides extensive legal and administrative support to multiple attorneys, ensuring the efficient management of litigation matters from initiation through resolution. The role thrives in a flexible work culture that values collaboration and work-life balance, offering an environment where organizational skills and attention to detail are paramount.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Not specified
• Pay: $38.47 – $50.49 / Hour
• Mission: Ensure efficient management of litigation matters by providing comprehensive legal and administrative support to multiple attorneys.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, iManage (or similar DMS)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Preparation & Management: Prepare, organize, and meticulously manage a wide array of legal documents and comprehensive case files, ensuring all materials are accurate and readily accessible.
• Electronic Filing & Correspondence: Execute precise e-filing procedures across state, federal, and administrative courts, and draft, proofread, and meticulously edit legal correspondence, maintaining high standards of legal communication.
• Calendaring & Deadline Adherence: Coordinate attorney calendars, including scheduling travel and managing expenses, while proactively maintaining all litigation deadlines using electronic calendaring systems to ensure timely action.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for effective communication with clients, various courts, and opposing counsel, handling inquiries and relaying essential information professionally.
• Attorney & Case Support: Provide dedicated legal and administrative support to multiple attorneys, adeptly managing competing priorities and ensuring the overall accuracy of documents and timely progression of case management.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Experienced legal professional with a high school diploma or GED, bringing 3+ years of specific litigation legal secretary experience.
• Experience: Demonstrate experience supporting multiple attorneys, paired with strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures.
• Skills: Possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, along with practical experience using iManage or similar document management systems.
• Bonus: Previous experience gained within a Big Law environment is preferred.