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Kitch Attorneys & Counselors

Litigation Legal Secretary

Kitch Attorneys & Counselors, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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Kitch Attorneys & Counselors

is a defense-oriented firm. We are looking for a Legal Secretary specialized in Litigation/ Medical Malpractice who has at least 2 year of experience to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. The candidate will work under the supervision of attorneys and will also provide support in assigned legal cases. The goal is to sustain efficiency of all office procedures and case management so as to guarantee reliability and consistency.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to one or more attorneys

Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners

Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions

Preserve an updated case record system

Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate

Maintain and update inventories of contact details

Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders

Duties as assigned

Skills

Proven experience as legal secretary (At least 1 year of experience preferred)

Knowledge of legal terminology, regulations and court system

Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, dictation, document management system)

Possesses superb at typing skills in order to work on dictation efficiently

Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus

Proficiency in English

Proficient with maintaining a Calendar Task List

Qualified at scheduling depositions

Strong proofreading, grammar, and writing skills

Outstanding time-management and typing skills

Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people

Paralegal experience is a plus

Company Description

The Kitch firm has grown from four attorneys in 1969 to over 100 attorneys and six offices in the Great Lakes region. Although the Kitch firm began as a medical malpractice defense firm, it is today a full-service firm.

Company Description The Kitch firm has grown from four attorneys in 1969 to over 100 attorneys and six offices in the Great Lakes region. Although the Kitch firm began as a medical malpractice defense firm, it is today a full-service firm.