LM Recruiting Group
Responsibilities and Duties
• Use word processing and document management software to prepare, revise, format and
finalize a wide variety of legal such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery, memoranda,
agreements and other legal documents under time-sensitive deadlines. Some
pleading/discovery drafting required. • Prepare documents for filing and/or service including: proofreading, editing, finalizing
documents, generating TOC/TOA, gathering exhibits, ensuring compliance with all Federal, State,
and/or Local Rules. • Heavy e-filing with state and federal courts. Current knowledge of Federal CM/ECF e-filing
procedures. Some appellate court filings using TrueFiling. • Docket case deadlines using CompuLaw for all incoming mail, motions, discovery, trial/post trial,
mediation, arbitration and appellate deadlines. • Create mediation, arbitration, hearing and trial binders; prepare discovery shells; set up and
maintain litigation files; party and witness subpoenas. • Open new client/matters and send conflict checks email on behalf of attorneys. • Case management, including database management and electronic file organization. • Assist with preparation for and scheduling of meetings, teleconferences, conferences and travel. • Assist with trial preparation. • Answer, screen and respond to phone calls. • Enter attorneys' billable time as requested according to Firm billing policies. • Maintain and track CLE records for attorneys. • Prepare and submit expense/reimbursement reports. • Provide backup support to other attorneys and timekeepers as needed. Volunteer for overflow
work assignments when time permits and actively seek to maximize productivity and promote
teamwork. • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills • Minimum 5 years' experience working as a personal injury, employment or consumer litigation
secretary. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build effective internal and
external client relationships. • Can-do attitude and flexible approach. • Strong organizational skills and the ability to apply strong attention to detail to all levels of work. • Must be extremely detail oriented, organized and have great follow through skills. • Ability to multi-task while maintaining quality work product and timely respond to deadlines as
well as ability to balance workload. • Perform complex tasks that may be highly confidential or sensitive in nature, requiring discretion
and diplomacy. • Proficient using MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). • Must be able to work overtime as needed.
finalize a wide variety of legal such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery, memoranda,
agreements and other legal documents under time-sensitive deadlines. Some
pleading/discovery drafting required. • Prepare documents for filing and/or service including: proofreading, editing, finalizing
documents, generating TOC/TOA, gathering exhibits, ensuring compliance with all Federal, State,
and/or Local Rules. • Heavy e-filing with state and federal courts. Current knowledge of Federal CM/ECF e-filing
procedures. Some appellate court filings using TrueFiling. • Docket case deadlines using CompuLaw for all incoming mail, motions, discovery, trial/post trial,
mediation, arbitration and appellate deadlines. • Create mediation, arbitration, hearing and trial binders; prepare discovery shells; set up and
maintain litigation files; party and witness subpoenas. • Open new client/matters and send conflict checks email on behalf of attorneys. • Case management, including database management and electronic file organization. • Assist with preparation for and scheduling of meetings, teleconferences, conferences and travel. • Assist with trial preparation. • Answer, screen and respond to phone calls. • Enter attorneys' billable time as requested according to Firm billing policies. • Maintain and track CLE records for attorneys. • Prepare and submit expense/reimbursement reports. • Provide backup support to other attorneys and timekeepers as needed. Volunteer for overflow
work assignments when time permits and actively seek to maximize productivity and promote
teamwork. • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills • Minimum 5 years' experience working as a personal injury, employment or consumer litigation
secretary. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build effective internal and
external client relationships. • Can-do attitude and flexible approach. • Strong organizational skills and the ability to apply strong attention to detail to all levels of work. • Must be extremely detail oriented, organized and have great follow through skills. • Ability to multi-task while maintaining quality work product and timely respond to deadlines as
well as ability to balance workload. • Perform complex tasks that may be highly confidential or sensitive in nature, requiring discretion
and diplomacy. • Proficient using MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). • Must be able to work overtime as needed.