Legal Secretary

Gordon-Rees-Scully-Mansukhani,-LLP; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Disability

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary for our Albuquerque office. The role requires strong knowledge of New Mexico court rules, docketing, and e-filing in both Federal and State courts, with 5+ years in a fast-paced defense firm.

This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Disability, Parental Leave and Life Insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a litigation-focused legal administrative assistant required.
• Ability to adapt to changes in work environment and manage competing demands from multiple attorneys, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism.
• Strong technical, organizational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with and knowledge of e-filing in state and federal court.
• Some college preferred.
• Experience with Milana a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative responsibilities and collaborate with attorneys, legal support staff and various firm departments.
• Open new matters, interface with and establish ongoing positive business relationships with clients.
• Docket deadlines in firm's docketing program, Milana.
• Create, format, edit, proofread, and manage Word documents.
• Draft routine correspondence and forms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Some college

Tools

Milana

Microsoft Office

e-filing systems

Job description

Overview

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm with offices in all 50 States, has an immediate opening for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary in its Albuquerque office. The qualified candidate must have a significant understanding of New Mexico Court rules, docketing, and e-filing procedures in both Federal & State Courts. Ideal candidates should also have 5 or more years of experience working in a fast-paced defense firm.

This is a full-time position. We offer competitive compensation and a full benefits package.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• PTO
• Disability
• Parental Leave & Life Insurance

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform administrative responsibilities and collaborate with attorneys, legal support staff and various firm departments.
• Open new matters, interface with and establish ongoing positive business relationships with clients.
• Docket deadlines in firm's docketing program, Milana.
• Create, format, edit, proofread, and manage Word documents.
• Draft routine correspondence and forms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a litigation-focused legal administrative assistant required.
• Ability to adapt to changes in work environment and manage competing demands from multiple attorneys, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism.
• Strong technical, organizational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with and knowledge of e-filing in state and federal court.
• Some college preferred.
• Experience with Milana a plus.

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is an equal opportunity employer. No recruiter emails or telephone calls.