Litigation Legal Secretary

Leoforce; Haddonfield (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holiday

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K Plan with profit share

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a mid-level Litigation Legal Secretary for our growing estate planning and litigation client in New Jersey. You will prepare and process legal documents, manage case files, and support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of litigation secretary experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and excellent communication and organizational abilities. This is an on-site role offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a litigation legal secretary or similar role.
• Proficiency in litigation support and case management.
• Advanced knowledge of legal terminology, regulations, and court system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and case management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage.
• Schedule, coordinate, and confirm court dates, appointments, and meetings.
• Conduct research and gather relevant information for cases.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for trials and court proceedings.
• Manage the organization and maintenance of complex case files.
• Coordinate and manage routine administrative work, such as opening and closing of files, billing, supporting multiple attorneys, and managing expense reports.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and other relevant parties.

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• 1. Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
• 2. Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage.
• 3. Schedule, coordinate, and confirm court dates, appointments, and meetings.
• 4. Conduct research and gather relevant information for cases.
• 5. Assist attorneys in preparing for trials and court proceedings.
• 6. Manage the organization and maintenance of complex case files.
• 7. Coordinate and manage routine administrative work, such as opening and closing of files, billing, supporting multiple attorneys, and managing expense reports.
• 8. Communicate with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and other relevant parties.

Qualifications:

• 1. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a litigation legal secretary or similar role.
• 2. Proficiency in litigation support and case management.
• 3. Advanced knowledge of legal terminology, regulations, and court system.
• 4. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and case management software.
• 5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 6. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 7. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• 8. Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• 9. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting.

A bit about us:

Our client is a growing estate planning and litigation firm!

Why join us?

• PTO
• Paid Holiday
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K Plan with profit share

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