Legal Secretary

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP; New Mexico; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Disability

Parental Leave & Life Insurance

Job summary

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP in Albuquerque, NM, seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support a fast-paced defense practice.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of New Mexico court rules, docketing, and e-filing in federal and state courts, with 5+ years in a similar role.

This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Litigation-focused legal administrative experience required.
• 5+ years in defense firm environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NM court rules, docketing, and e-filing.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties coordinating with attorneys and staff.
• Open matters and interface with clients to build relationships.
• Docket deadlines in Milana and manage filings.
• Create and format Word documents; draft routine correspondence.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Docketing

Milana

Legal administration

Client relations

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Document editing

Education

Some college preferred

Tools

Milana docketing system

Microsoft Office

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.