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Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Legal Secretary with experience in civil litigation to provide essential support to our attorneys. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of civil litigation processes, including e-filing, court calendaring, and preparing shells.

Responsibilities:

+ Document Preparation: Draft, format, and prepare shells for legal filings, correspondence, and other documents with speed and precision.

+ E-Filing: Manage electronic filing (e-filing) processes for state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with all court rules and deadlines (Source: SG25 US Legal.docx).

+ Court Calendaring: Coordinate and maintain accurate court calendars, including deadlines, hearings, motions, and trials. Provide timely reminders to attorneys.

+ File Management: Organize and maintain legal files, exhibits, and records to ensure accessibility and security.

+ Communication: Professionally interact with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and vendors via phone, email, and in person.

+ Administrative Support: Assist with general administrative duties, including scheduling meetings, managing attorney travel arrangements, and processing billing/invoices.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ Experience: Minimum of 3 years of recent legal secretary experience in civil litigation (Source: SG25 US Legal.docx).

+ Technical Skills: Proficiency with e-filing systems, court calendaring software, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

+ Organization: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

+ Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and calendar management.

+ Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to work well with attorneys and staff.

+ Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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