REMOTE Litigation secretary

Overview

Remote Litigation Secretary position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with calendaring and filing documents with State and Federal courts
• Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling appointments, depositions, and hearing dates; provide attorneys with ample lead time to ensure deadlines are met
• Prepare pleadings, discovery requests and responses, summaries, indices for medical records, motions, subpoenas, and trial-related documents
• Analyze medical billing records

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience in civil litigation practice and procedure in both the State of California and Federal courts
• Prior law firm experience is required
• Ability to work on and prioritize multiple assignments for several attorneys at the same time
• Strong time management and project management skills, including the ability to adhere to strict project deadlines while remaining flexible to changes and delays, with attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, meet deadlines, and integrate into a fast-paced environment
• Proactive approach to assigned tasks and eagerness to learn from peers; willingness to work as a team player
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems (NetDocuments is a plus)
• Experience with timekeeping and billable tasks
• Proficient with technology to support electronic and virtual discovery, motion practice, and trial work

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with construction litigation, premises liability, real estate, and/or personal injury cases (strongly preferred, but not required)
• Paralegal certification is a plus