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Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP · 3 days ago

Litigation Legal Secretary

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a U.S. based law firm with a national reputation in various industries. The Litigation Legal Secretary will provide essential legal and administrative support to attorneys while managing multiple tasks and ensuring efficient operations.

Law Practice

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Document production and file management

Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence and legal documents

E-Files in State and Federal courts

Client interaction/communication with clients, courts, and attorneys

Legal calendaring via Compulaw and other electronic court rule programs

Management of multiple calendars, appointments, and travel arrangements

Preparation of travel/expense reimbursements

Updates and maintains databases (i.e., e-mail lists, client matter lists)

Opens, reads, and sorts all incoming mail

Oversees the new client/matter opening process for assigned attorneys

Qualification

Litigation proceduresE-filingMicrosoft Office SuiteIManageSimilar softwareCourt rulesWritten communicationVerbal communicationAttention to detailTime managementTeam collaboration

Required

High school diploma or GED

Four or more years of experience as a litigation secretary working with multiple attorneys and matters

Strong understanding of litigation procedures and familiarity with all legal documents (pleadings, motions, and discovery)

Proficiency with e-filing in administrative, state, and federal courts

Strong skills in word processing and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint); Adobe Acrobat; iManage or similar software; Chrome River; timekeeping programs

Knowledge of court rules and civil procedures in Louisiana and Federal jurisdictions