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Squire Patton Boggs · 17 hours ago

Executive Legal Secretary

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world's strongest integrated legal practices, renowned for its comprehensive legal services. They are seeking an experienced litigation Executive Legal Secretary for the Phoenix office to provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to five or more attorneys.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

From dispute onset to post trial, assists with the preparation, editing and filing of legal documents, including letters, memoranda, pleadings, discovery, agreements, subpoenas, etc

Knowledge of and ability to research and apply local, State, Federal and other jurisdictional litigation rules

Reviews and understands calendaring requirements for each client and matter and works with the national docketing team to ensure deadlines are calendared appropriately

Organizes and coordinates incoming and outgoing mail including sorting, reading, distributing and following up with documents as needed

Proofreading and editing

Court filings, including e-filings

Communicates professionally with clients, counsel, court personnel, and other external parties

Arranges travel

Prepares and submits expense reports

Assists lawyers with time entry and client billings

Opens new files and requests conflict of interest checks

Keeps client and administrative filing up to date

Maintains confidentiality of attorney-client relationship

Works collaboratively in a team, proactively demonstrating effective teamwork and communication with attorneys, team members and Firm personnel

Qualification

Legal secretarial experienceDocument organizationSoftwareTyping speed 70 wpmProject management skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Minimum of 5 years of legal secretarial experience

Ability to manage competing priorities, identify the order of work to be completed and communicate work status to attorneys

Ability to work effectively in deadline pressured situations

Demonstrate proficiency in computer programs and relevant software applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, InTapp, and Adobe

Must possess a high level of professionalism and interpersonal skills

Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with others

Ability to compose documents in the appropriate business style using correct grammar and spelling

Ability to communicate clearly using proper grammar and diction over the telephone

Ability to proofread typed material for grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors

Intensive document organization and preparation skills required

Excellent project management skills, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities

Minimum typing speed of 70 wpm

Position requires 3 days in the office and may require periodic overtime

Benefits

Comprehensive full-service benefit package

Company

Squire Patton Boggs

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Squire Patton Boggs offers legal services in business immigration, data privacy, natural resources, and financial services.

Founded in 1890

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.squirepattonboggs.com/en

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