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McGlinchey Stafford

Legal Secretary

McGlinchey Stafford, Ridgeland, Mississippi, us, 39158

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Technical requirements include: Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint); Experience in Kofax including bates labeling, splitting and combining PDF documents, optimizing and reducing PDF files, etc.; Knowledge of e-filing systems and procedures in state and federal courts; Experience and knowledge working with file-sharing tools to share documents; Experience with and an understanding of the litigation process, as it pertains to the role of a legal assistant; Knowledge of the technology and processes required to assist attorneys with timekeeping, billing, and other administrative tasks; Experience working with electronic document management systems; and The ability and willingness to quickly adapt to and learn new technology, as needed. Administrative Requirements include:

Entering conflicts checks and opening client files; Assisting attorneys with scheduling, calendaring, and planning business travel; Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and other third parties at the direction of the attorneys; Managing the electronic case files; Calendaring and docketing litigation deadlines; Assisting attorneys with time entries; Preparing attorney and office expenses; Processing payment of vender invoices; and Assisting with general office duties.

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