Litigation Legal Secretary: Dynamic, In-Office Support

BakerHostetler; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerHostetler in Atlanta seeks a Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a litigation team. The role emphasizes safeguarding confidential information, managing deadlines, and coordinating deposits, hearings, and trials with precision.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 4 years of related experience or equivalent.
• E-filing experience; proficient in local jurisdictional and federal court rules and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent work and superior service to attorneys and clients; provide efficient secretarial and administrative support to a legal team.
• Extensive e-filing experience in State and Federal courts.
• Record and monitor deadlines through docketing and attorney calendars.
• Prepare, proof, and format correspondence, pleadings, and other documents.
• Organize notebooks for depositions, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
• Make travel arrangements, answer phones, route mail, maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate conferences.
• Enter and edit attorney time entries in time-entry systems and on proforma bills.
• Foster teamwork and provide support to meet firm and client needs.
• Other duties as requested and assigned.

Skills

People skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

BakerHostetler in Atlanta seeks a Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a litigation team. The role emphasizes safeguarding confidential information, managing deadlines, and coordinating deposits, hearings, and trials with precision.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.