Administrative Skills, Attorney, Calendar Management, Detail Oriented, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Time Management
Legal Litigation Secretary
Position Overview
A prestigious plaintiff-side litigation law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Litigation Secretary to support attorneys through all phases of complex litigation, from case inception through trial. This position plays a critical role in maintaining case organization, managing deadlines, preparing legal documents, and ensuring compliance with court procedures. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in supporting busy litigation teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and manage attorney calendars, including court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case-related deadlines.
- Track and calendar litigation deadlines in accordance with court rules and procedural requirements.
- Prepare, proofread, revise, and format legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and other case-related materials.
- File documents electronically with state, federal, and appellate courts.
- Coordinate case materials and support attorneys throughout all stages of litigation and trial preparation.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
- Communicate professionally with clients, experts, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors.