We are working with prominent law firm that has a location in the Troy area looking for a Litigation Legal Secretary.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in insurance defense, personal injury or no fault
- Prepares correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents from written and oral direction.
- Prepares standard correspondence, such as cover letters, to accompany motions, pleadings, or discovery prepared by attorney.
- Conducts conflict of interest check prior to opening new files.
- Observes confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.
- Maintains attorney calendar and keeps attorney apprised of upcoming events/tasks to ensure timely completion.
- Schedules and prepares notices for all depositions with appropriate letters, pleadings, and witness fee checks when appropriate.
- Schedules hearing dates with the court and prepares appropriate notices, letters, pleadings and motion payments.
- Handles all electronic filings and other court filings.
- Ensures that attorney billable time is recorded in a timely manner and pursuant to client guidelines.
- Performs overflow typing, filing, photocopying, or reception relief as requested by the Office Manager or Firm Administrator.
- Performs various other legal assistant duties as requested.