Litigation Legal Secretary: 70 wpm, Docs & Calendar

Hall Booth Smith, P.C.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. in Raleigh, NC seeks a litigation support professional with at least two years of experience to back up attorneys and manage every aspect of case administration. The role covers calendar management, electronic document handling, proofreading, and file opening/closing.

A precise typing speed of 70 wpm is required to ensure timely, accurate work. The successful candidate will transcribe, format pleadings, file documents with courts, and coordinate communication with clients

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in litigation.
• Accurate typing speed of 70 wpm.
• Knowledge of court rules and filing requirements.
• Excellent proofreading and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes dictation and formats letters, pleadings, and other forms.
• Prepares rough drafts, proofs documents before finalizing.
• Files and mails documents via USPS, FedEx, or courier.
• Follows client guidelines for preparation and mailing of documents.
• Maintains client/case information and enters billable time.
• Manages attorney calendars with due dates for filings and depositions.
• Answers and screens calls for attorneys with professionalism and tact.
• Schedules depositions and coordinates with counsel.
• Mentors and trains new staff and supports team requests as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Typing 70 wpm

Job description

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. in Raleigh, NC seeks a litigation support professional with at least two years of experience to back up attorneys and manage every aspect of case administration. The role covers calendar management, electronic document handling, proofreading, and file opening/closing.

A precise typing speed of 70 wpm is required to ensure timely, accurate work. The successful candidate will transcribe, format pleadings, file documents with courts, and coordinate communication with clients