Our Client in the DFW area is seeking a legal secretary-corporate litigation, to join their growing firm.

A litigation secretary's primary duty is to help organize the data behind legal proceedings. Their daily tasks can vary substantially, but general functions include:

• Formatting briefs, pleadings and other legal documents
• Keeping track of attorney time records and billing
• Filing legal documents (e-filing skills are preferred)
• Transcribing dictations
• Corresponding with clients
• Maintaining calendars

Litigation Secretary Requirements

Litigation secretaries deal with very detail-oriented data associated with lawsuits, so they must possess excellent organizational skills. They also must:

• 4-6 years litigation exp
• Demonstrate proficiency in data management software
• Demonstrate proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint (and Westlaw, if possible)
• Maintain professional interaction with clients and keep clients informed of cases
• Possess excellent written and verbal skills
• Be familiar with certain court procedures, i.e. Scheduling Orders, Depositions, Subpoenas, Service of Process, and Certified Mailings
• Be proficient typists
• Work flexible hours (if needed) and manage his or her time well
• Meet and calendar deadlines; Be responsible to keep attorneys on track of deadlines
• Document production and Bates labeling documents
• Communicating with clients
• Preparing hearings binders
• Assist with trial
• Organizing and maintaining client files and client binders