Litigation Secretary
Locke Lord

Success is always within your reach at Locke Lord.

Locke Lord is a premier full-service law firm that has earned a solid reputation for complex litigation, regulatory and transactional work on behalf of clients in important and growing industry sectors around the world.

At Locke Lord, our diverse and inclusive culture of collegiality and collaboration - core values of the Firm - across all of our offices and practices is ultimately reflected in our client experience by culminating in a deep understanding of our clients' businesses.

Locke Lord is proud to uphold a collective sense of integrity. Our Firm invests in your professional growth, whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate. In addition to lawyers, we hire problem solvers to deliver creative solutions across numerous disciplines, including marketing, technology, accounting, human resources, practice support and office services. We reward our employees with a team oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits program.

General Statement of Duties:

The Legal Secretary is responsible for administrative support in the Firm's Litigation Department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to litigation attorneys in a fast-paced, high-volume practice
  
• Professionally handle confidential, privileged, and sensitive information, and ensure that day-to-day support for attorneys runs smoothly and effectively
  
• Create calendar reminders for docket and other deadlines
  
• Ability to draft, revise, and proofread documents
  
• Prepare, file, and serve (electronically or non-electronically) pleadings and correspondence
  
• Maintain, organize, and manage electronic and paper client files
  
• Assist in preparing material/binders for hearings, depositions, trials, mediations, etc.
  
• Assist with attorney timekeeping (knowledge of DTE is a plus)
  
• Prepare conflict checks and engagement letters; open new client/matter files
  
• Utilize records management software for records requests and retention/disposition (knowledge of FileTrail is a plus)
  
• Assist attorneys with preparing and distributing monthly invoices; communicate with accounting department and clients regarding billing matters
  
• Support attorneys with maintaining calendars and contact lists, as requested
  
• Coordinate all business-related travel arrangements, including submitting all business-related expenses for reimbursement on behalf of the attorneys
  
• Ability to operate standard office hardware (including computers, photocopiers, printers, and scanners) and software to effectively and efficiently perform job duties
  
• Perform word processing duties as required
  
• Exhibit sound judgment, maintain a courteous and service-driven demeanor, provide a high level of service, and display a helpful, proactive, and professional attitude when interacting with clients, opposing counsel, other parties, attorneys, staff, and any other contacts - Support and cultivate these standards.
  
• Maintain familiarity with legal terminology, federal and state agency rules, electronic filing protocols, and basic legal procedure
  
• Display initiative in learning new skills and in expanding existing skills through self-directed development and Firm-sponsored training programs, and in sharing knowledge with others in the Firm
  
• Perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned
  

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required
  
• 5+ years of experience supporting attorneys in commercial litigation
  
• Knowledge of state and federal litigation deadlines
  
• Strong skills with document preparation (styles, formatting, etc.), and familiarity with document management databases (iManage DeskSite)
  
• Proficiency in e-filing in federal and state courts
  
• Superior organization skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  
• Keyboarding skills of at least 65 wpm
  
• Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, management, and support staff, including acting as a liaison between and among internal departments and outside agencies
  
• Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently
  
• Use initiative and creativity to research solutions to, then solve, problems
  
• High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality related to clients and matters
  

Additional Information:

Supervisory Responsibility - This position does not have any direct reports.

Work Environment - This position operates in a professional office environment.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours - This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with one hour for lunch. Evening, weekend, and overtime work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel - Little to no travel is expected for this position.

Please Note - No third party agency resumes will be accepted.

Locke Lord LLP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil union status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other classifications that are deemed to be protected under federal, state and/or local laws. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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