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Legal Secretary
New Orleans, LA Law Firm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Secretary to join our team in New Orleans, LA. As a Legal Secretary, you will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys and ensuring the smooth operation of our legal department. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits. Responsibilities: - Provide advanced technical support, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, for document creation and management. - Utilize e-filing systems and procedures in state and federal courts. - Collaborate with attorneys and utilize file-sharing tools to efficiently share documents. - Demonstrate a strong understanding of the litigation process and the role of a legal assistant. - Use timekeeping and billing technology and processes to assist attorneys. - Manage electronic document management systems. - Adapt and learn new technology as needed. - Perform administrative tasks such as entering conflicts checks, opening client files, and scheduling and calendaring for attorneys. - Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other third parties at the direction of attorneys. - Maintain electronic case files and calendar and docket litigation deadlines. - Assist with time entries, attorney and office expenses, and payment of vendor invoices. - Support general office duties as needed. Requirements: - Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Secretary in a law firm. - Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). - Advanced knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, including bates labeling, splitting and combining PDF documents, optimizing and reducing PDF files, etc. - Experience with e-filing systems and procedures in state and federal courts. - Familiarity with file-sharing tools and electronic document management systems. - Strong understanding of the litigation process and the role of a legal assistant. - Ability to quickly adapt to and learn new technology. - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. - Strong multitasking abilities. - High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in legal studies is a plus. Salary Information: The salary for this position will be based on experience and is competitive with other law firms in the New Orleans area. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Experience Information: The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Secretary in a law firm. This experience should include proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, as well as familiarity with e-filing systems and procedures in state and federal courts. Additionally, the candidate should have a strong understanding of the litigation process and the role of a legal assistant. H1: Join Our Team as a Legal Secretary in New Orleans, LA H2: Experienced Legal Secretary Position Available at Law Firm in New Orleans Summary: Law Firm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Secretary to join our team in New Orleans, LA. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package and requires a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Secretary in a law firm. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, as well as familiarity with e-filing systems and procedures in state and federal courts. This position also requires a strong understanding of the litigation process and the role of a legal assistant. |
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