Experienced Civil Litigation Secretary

Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP is seeking a secretary with at least eight years of substantial civil litigation experience, focusing on heavy calendaring and document management. The role requires excellent typing, fast and accurate, with advanced skills in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Familiarity with Forte is a plus, and the candidate should adapt to additional software as needed. The position is primarily in-office, offering a competitive salary and benefits and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of substantial civil litigation experience.
• Excellent typing speed and proofreading.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy desk in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Work well in a team and independently.
• Demonstrate a deep commitment to client service and confidentiality.
• Produce high-quality work with impeccable proofreading and attention to detail.

Skills

Litigation experience

Calendaring

Typing speed

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Document management systems

Forte

Job description

Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP is looking for a highly qualified secretary with at least 8 years of substantial litigation experience. Civil litigation experience with heavy calendaring is critical.

Excellent computer skills and aptitude are essential as is a fast and accurate typing speed. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and document management systems are required. Familiarity with Forte is a plus. The successful candidate must be able and willing to learn other software systems that support a dynamic, busy and document intensive litigation practice.

The successful candidate must be able to manage a busy desk in a fast-paced, professional environment and enjoy working as part of a team as well as be able to work independently. We are looking for someone who demonstrates a deep commitment to client service and confidentiality and produces a high-quality work product. Impeccable proofreading, fast typing speed and attention to detail are required.

Murphy Austin offers a competitive salary and benefit package and a collegial, professional and supportive environment. Compensation for this position ranges from $86,000 – $100,000 depending on skills and substantive experience. This is primarily an in-office position.