This position provides secretarial support for two litigation attorneys with a heavy trial calendar, utilizing knowledge of legal procedures and terminology, and experience and competence in transcribing dictation.
The person in this position must be able to work in a high-volume environment which stresses a high degree of productivity.
The person in this position has primary responsibility for the preparation, review and processing of various legal pleadings and correspondence.
Qualifications: Minimum five (5) years litigation experience required.Candidate must have knowledge of court rules, deadlines, calendaring and filing procedures.Experience in the preparation of legal pleadings, discovery and court forms and in preparing for arbitration and trial.Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, attentiveness to detail, and typing and proofreading skills required.Minimum typing speed of 60 words per minute.Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Outlook and Excel.