What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Litigation Legal Secretary position at McGlinchey Stafford?
Qualifications and Skills
Legal Experience Requirements:
- Experience in commercial litigation support experience – ideally financial services or complex litigation; including mortgage, loan servicing, and contested foreclosure – providing support at all stages of a case, managing calendar dates and e-court notifications, and filing documents electronically
- Willing to communicate with courts regarding case status, upcoming appearances, and other inquiries as needed
- Able to assist with compiling exhibits in support of motions, discovery, correspondence, and service on all parties
- Detail-focused and able to proofread with a high degree of accuracy, to redact and revise documents and exhibits
Technical Requirements:
- Technological proficiency in software including Microsoft Office, Tables of Contents and Tables of Authority in Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
- Familiar with, or has the ability to become proficient in, technology and processes required for timekeeping, billing, and document management systems
Administrative Requirements:
- Enters conflicts checks and opens files
- Assists attorneys with time entries as needed
- Prepares attorney and office expenses
