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Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons L.L.P. · 8 hours ago

Legal Secretary - Dallas

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Thompson Coe, an Insurance Defense law firm, is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Secretary. The role involves providing administrative support to litigation attorneys, managing client files, and assisting with various litigation-related tasks in a fast-paced environment.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesInsurance

Hiring Manager

Sandra Ryan

Responsibilities

Provides administrative support to litigation attorneys in the practice of law

Assists in preparing for hearings, trials, mediation, arbitration, depositions, meetings, etc. in a fast-paced, high volume litigation practice

Maintains, organizes, and manages electronic and paper client files

Knowledge of state and federal litigation deadlines - Dockets/calendars deadlines

Exercises discretion and maintains information of a confidential nature

Experience using a document management system; preferably iManage

Ability to E-file in State and Federal court

Assist with travel arrangements and process expense reimbursements

Maintain attorney calendars

Open new client/matter files, request conflict checks

Complete check requests/tracking

Assist with timekeeping

Superior written and communication skills

Handles multiple tasks simultaneously

Works occasional overtime, as needed

Adhere to Firm policies and procedures as outlined in the Firm Handbooks

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Litigation experienceDocument management systemE-filing in courtMS Office SuiteTyping speed 65+ wpmCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamworkAdaptability

Required

Five (5) plus years of recent litigation experience in a law firm; preferably insurance defense

Advanced knowledge of the litigation process; rules of procedure; excellent litigation, secretarial, grammar, and proofreading skills

High proficiency in MS Office Suite

Ability to operate standard office equipment

Ability to turn constructive feedback into best practices for future use

Ability to adapt to change and new technology

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, courts and opposing counsel and be proactive about seeking clarification of ambiguities

Ability to read and understand attorney mail and email

Ability to work positively within a team environment

Typing speed of 65+ words per minute