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Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year
A bit about us: Based in Texas, we are a well established litigation firm seeking an experienced litigation legal secretary to support our growing team! The award winning firm offers a great work environment and a strong compensation and benefits package!
Why join us?- Competitive Base Salary!
- Extremely Competitive Benefits Package!
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join our growing team in Austin! This role is integral to our legal operations and requires a professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. The successful candidate will have a strong background in litigation, with specific experience in trial preparation. This is a dynamic role that offers the opportunity to work on complex and challenging cases, providing comprehensive support to our team of attorneys.
Responsibilities:
1. Drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
2. Managing attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, court appearances, and depositions.
3. Coordinating with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals.
4. Organizing and maintaining case files and trial notebooks.
5. Assisting with trial preparation, including compiling and organizing exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders.
6. Conducting legal research and assisting with the preparation of legal arguments, applications, declarations, and motions.
7. Ensuring all court deadlines are met and all documentation is correctly filed.
8. Preparing and processing legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
9. Assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and court proceedings.
Qualifications:
1. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Litigation Legal Secretary.
2. Proficient in trial preparation and familiar with all stages of the litigation process.
3. Excellent knowledge of legal terminology, regulations, and court system.
4. Strong proficiency in MS Office, with exceptional knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
5. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
8. Exceptional ability to work in a team and independently.
9. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
10. A paralegal certificate or degree in legal studies is a plus.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Litigation Legal Secretary to join our team and make a significant impact on our operations. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for the legal field, we want to hear from you.
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