Litigation Legal Assistant

Cleveland, OH 44114

Industry: Legal Job Number: DB116693222 Pay Rate: $55000-65000 / year

Job Description

The Litigation Secretary plays a vital role in supporting attorneys by ensuring smooth operations. This includes maintaining organized client files and efficiently managing attorneys’ schedules.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare, edit, and format various legal documents such as correspondence, client reports, pleadings, and motions.
  • Manage and update both physical and electronic files for attorneys accurately.
  • Handle incoming mail promptly by scanning and uploading it into the document management system.
  • Maintain and manage attorney calendars, ensuring appointments, deadlines, and court appearances are scheduled effectively.
  • Transcribe attorney dictations in a timely manner with precision.
  • File court documents electronically or manually as required.
  • Monitor court dockets regularly for recent filings and orders.
  • Coordinate meetings, depositions, and other events for attorneys, handling logistical arrangements.
  • Record attorney time accurately.
 
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma required.
  • Vocational training in Legal Secretary skills preferred.
  • Minimum of three (3) years in a litigation secretary role.
  • Familiarity with Worksite/Filesite/iManage document management system preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and critical thinking abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Exceptional typing skills with speed and accuracy.
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law.
 
EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI).
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