Litigation Secretary & Docket Coordinator

BakerHostetler; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerHostetler in Atlanta is seeking a Legal Secretary for the Litigation department. This non-exempt, in-office role reports to the Human Resources Manager and requires strong organizational skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to adapt to fast-paced priorities.

The ideal candidate will provide executive-level secretarial support to a team of six or more attorneys, manage e-filing in State and Federal courts, and coordinate schedules, travel, and meetings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 4 years of related experience.
• E-filing experience; proficient in local jurisdictional and federal court rules.
• 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.
• Demonstrates good judgment, tact, and flexibility under pressure in a mixed-matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent work and superior service to attorneys and clients; provide secretarial and administrative support to a legal team.
• Extensive e-filing experience in State and Federal courts.
• Record and monitor deadlines through the docketing system and attorney calendars.
• Prepare, proof, and format correspondence, pleadings, and other documentation.
• Organize and prepare notebooks for depositions, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
• Make travel arrangements, answer phones, route mail, manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate rooms.
• Enter, review, and edit attorney time entries in the time entry system and on proforma bills.
• Foster teamwork and provide support to meet Firm and client goals.

Skills

Excellent written/verbal communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Team orientation

Education

HS Diploma or GED with 4 years' experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Intapp time entry system

Job description

BakerHostetler in Atlanta is seeking a Legal Secretary for the Litigation department. This non-exempt, in-office role reports to the Human Resources Manager and requires strong organizational skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to adapt to fast-paced priorities.

The ideal candidate will provide executive-level secretarial support to a team of six or more attorneys, manage e-filing in State and Federal courts, and coordinate schedules, travel, and meetings.