Litigation Legal Secretary (Hybrid)

Schuering & Doyle, LLP, a medical malpractice insurance defense firm, has an opening for an experienced, full-time litigation secretary for a busy Partner’s desk. The position is non-exempt, and our work week is 37.5 hours. We offer an excellent benefit package, as well as a hybrid schedule after a few months on the job in-office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: “Essential functions” are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.

•    Assist attorney with all aspects of managing cases through trial
•    Types correspondence, pleadings, memoranda and other legal documents; drafts standard correspondence, pleadings, memoranda and other documents
•    Reviews, sort and chits incoming documents and mail
•    Establishes and maintains calendar and deadline reminder systems; utilizes master calendar system
•    Electronic Transcription
•    Opens new files, requests conflict of interest checks with front desk, and maintains all client and general files; prepares files to be closed
•    Receives clients and visitors; maintains good public relations with clients; observes confidentiality of attorney-client relationship

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

•    A minimum of seven years on the job litigation experience necessary in order to gain an understanding of law office policies and procedures and produce accurate legal documents with minimal supervision
•    Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
•    Ability to proofread typed material for grammatical, typographical or spelling errors; familiarity with medical terminology and spellings
•    Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff, and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact
•    Work requires a high level of mental effort while producing a high volume of work and performing other essential duties
•    Work occasionally requires more than 37.5 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.