Legal Secretary (Litigation)

With eleven offices across the United States, 450+ professionals and 350+ business professionals, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP (www.manatt.com), is a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm known for quality and an extraordinary commitment to clients. The Firm's groundbreaking approach-bringing together legal services, advocacy and business strategy-differentiates Manatt from its competitors and positions the Firm to provide a distinct and compelling value proposition.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Litigation Secretary based out of our New York office. The ideal candidate is a bright professional with strong proofreading skills, familiarity with both state and federal court filings, E-filing experience, and is detail oriented with great spelling and grammar skills. A positive attitude and ability to adapt to a fast-moving environment are essential to this position.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 7 years' experience as a Litigation Secretary required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and various legal software applications. Must have exceptional knowledge of Outlook calendaring and scheduling.
• Preparing draft court documents, specifically complaints, answers, discovery, briefs, motions, motions for summary judgment, correspondence and memos.
• Preparing for trials as needed.
• Organizing and maintaining documents, and case files.
• Mailing, faxing, or arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds and personalities.
• Must be extremely detail oriented, organized and have great follow through skills.
• Must be able to coordinate complex scheduling for multiple individuals.
• Must be able to work under pressure while managing multiple deadlines/priorities is essential
• Accuracy, speed and professionalism a must.
• Has the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• This position will have extensive contact with others (including clients) requiring discretion and will need to maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when dealing with others.
• Demonstrated proficiency in preparing and typing legal correspondence and pleadings for attorneys.
• Strong overall administrative skills including, time sheets, travel, expense reports, copying, scanning and coordination of filing and ability to coordinate extensive itineraries.