Job Description

Victor Rane is a growing litigation and trial firm with experienced attorneys looking for a highly qualified and experienced civil litigation Legal Secretary-Paralegal. Our areas of focus are aviation, tort, employment, product liability, commercial and business litigation and white collar defense. Must be dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or on a team. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. We offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with candidate's experience. For immediate consideration please submit cover letter, resume, references and salary requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• A minimum of 5 years recent litigation legal assistant -paralegal experience with a civil litigation firm;
• Extremely detail-oriented and a self-starter with strong organizational skills and high work ethic;
• Demonstrated experience with State and Federal Court procedures, including calendaring/docketing;
• Hands-on experience filing documents electronically via Pacer;
• Proficient in legal docketing software;
• Knowledge of filing deadlines in State and Federal Court (Required);
• Solid knowledge and understanding of local jurisdictional and Federal Court rules and procedures;
• Manage, monitor and update case/court deadlines on firm electronic calendar;
• Experience creating shells/templates for pleadings/discovery;
• Ability to take initiative and work independently;
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt, accomplish projects in efficient and timely manner;
• Conduct research on laws and cases as needed;
• Ability to perform file operations and maintenance including file storage, maintenance, interfiling, consolidations, and audits;
• Manage phone calls, correspondence (email, letters, packages, etc.)
• Ability to perform all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience as a file clerk, legal assistant, and/or paralegal at a litigation law firm;

• Computer literacy and proficiency;

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;

• Excellent organizational skills;

• Proven experience with legal office procedures and filings in State and Federal Courts;

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal software systems;

• High School diploma and Associates Degree/Bachelor’s Degree and/or Legal Secretarial/Assisting, or Paralegal Certificate;

• Minimum of 5 years litigation law firm experience.