Kitch Attorneys & Counselors
Litigation Legal Secretary
Kitch Attorneys & Counselors, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Job Description
Job Description
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.
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.