What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Secretary position at LM Recruiting Group?
Responsibilities and Duties
- Use word processing and document management software to prepare, revise, format, and finalize a wide variety of legal such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery, memoranda, agreements, and other legal documents under time-sensitive deadlines-some pleading / discovery drafting required.
- Prepare documents for filing and / or service including proofreading, editing, finalizing documents, generating TOC / TOA, gathering exhibits, and ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, and / or Local Rules.
- Heavy e-filing with state and federal courts. Current knowledge of Federal CM / ECF e-filing procedures. Some appellate court filings use TrueFiling.
- Docket case deadlines using CompuLaw for all incoming mail, motions, discovery, trial / post-trial, mediation, arbitration, and appellate deadlines.
- Create mediation, arbitration, hearing, and trial binders; prepare discovery shells; set up and maintain litigation files; party and witness subpoenas.
- Open new client / matters and email conflict checks on behalf of attorneys.
- Case management, including database management and electronic file organization.
- Assist with preparation for and scheduling of meetings, teleconferences, conferences, and travel.
- Assist with trial preparation.
- Answer, screen, and respond to phone calls.
- Enter attorneys' billable time as requested according to Firm billing policies.
- Maintain and track CLE records for attorneys.
- Prepare and submit expense / reimbursement reports.
- Provide backup support to other attorneys and timekeepers as needed. Volunteer for overflow work assignments when time permits and actively seek to maximize productivity and promote teamwork.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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