LHH
Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year, along with Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time and Holidays, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401k
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)
LHH is working with a well-established law firm in Las Vegas, NV seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to support attorneys in civil litigation defense. Experience in construction defect is a plus. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication and time management skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintain attorneys' calendars, scheduling court appearances, client meetings, depositions, and other engagements.
- Ensure there are no scheduling conflicts and notify attorneys of pending deadlines.
- Serve as an intermediary between attorneys, firm personnel, and the courts, facilitating effective communication.
- Generate all correspondence, including legal documents and general communications.
- Prepare and send notices of filings, motions, and hearings to the appropriate parties.
- Create and maintain client files, records, logs, and case-related documentation.
- Track billing hours using billing software.
- Assist in case preparation, including document formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, and copying.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary within a law firm supporting attorneys in medical malpractice defense litigation or other civil defense litigation.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, concepts, principles, and procedures.
- Familiarity with the functions and jurisdictions of local, state, and federal courts and related agencies.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), billing software, and online document management systems.
- Expertise in Outlook Calendars for scheduling and maintaining attorneys’ court schedules.
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Seniority level
- Not Applicable
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Legal, Writing/Editing, and Administrative
Industries
- Legal Services and Law Practice