Litigation Secretary

Job Description

Our Firm has an opening for an experienced Litigation Secretary. We are one of the preeminent law firms in the Hudson Valley region serving clients for over 85 years.

Requirements:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Time and Billing software.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of case files and client matters.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal court litigation documentation and filing procedures.
• E-filing experience.
• Knowledge of office procedures and legal terminology.
• Strong typing skills.
• Solid organization skills and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Support multiple attorneys.
• Prepare pleadings, e-file these documents with the court.
• Prepare discovery documents including interrogatories and requests for production. Typing, sending and tracking subpoenas.
• Maintaining attorney’s calendar: Scheduling depositions, conferences (including teleconference) site examinations and travel.
• Scheduling independent medical examinations and other appointments required by the CPLR.
• Create discovery binders; indexing and filing discovery documents.
• Organizing and filing case documents.
• Locating and communicating with experts; organizing and filing expert reports.
• Prepare files for trial.
• Enter the attorney’s time in the time and billing system. Review prebills.
• Correspondence with clients, witnesses and opposing counsel.
• Prepare expense reports. Track costs, exhibits and other information. Maintain docket systems. Routing correspondence, reports and legal documents.
  
  

Education: Minimum Associates Degree preferred

Benefits: 401K, Health and Dental Insurance, Profit Sharing, Paid holidays, sick time, vacation and personal time, Group Life and AD&D.

Full Time:35 hour work week

Experience: Minimum of 3 years preferred

Salary range: $65,000 - $85,000 commensurate with education and experience