Legal Secretary

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\u003cp\u003eAt Littler, we understand that workplace issues can\u0026rsquo;t wait. With access to more than 1,600 employment attorneys in 100 offices around the world, our clients don\u0026rsquo;t have to. We aim to go beyond best practices, creating solutions that help clients navigate a complex business world. What\u0026rsquo;s distinct about our approach? With deep experience and resources that are local, everywhere, we are fully focused on your business. With a diverse team of the brightest minds, we foster a culture that celebrates original thinking. And with powerful proprietary technology, we disrupt the status quo\u0026mdash;delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers not just for what\u0026rsquo;s happening today, but for what\u0026rsquo;s likely to happen tomorrow. For over 75 years, our firm has harnessed these strengths to offer fresh perspectives on each matter we advise, litigate, mediate, and negotiate. Because at Littler, we\u0026rsquo;re fueled by ingenuity and inspired by you.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL SUMMARY: \u003c/strong\u003ePerforms and completes litigation secretarial functions for three to four attorneys.\u0026nbsp; Requires working knowledge of the federal judicial system, in particular agency procedures in labor and employment law, docketing procedures, cite checking and MS Word proficiency.\u0026nbsp; Individual will prepares legal documents, i.e. court pleadings and/or general correspondence from dictation, oral, tape, handwritten and\\or boilerplate or printed copy.\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cli\u003ePrepares legal documents and/or general correspondence from handwritten, dictation, taped, oral, boiler plate or printed copy.\u0026nbsp; Prepares court documents for service to opposing parties and filing documents in the office of the clerk of the court.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eDrafts\\writes routine business correspondence as requested.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eMaintains chronological files for each attorney as well as case\\client files.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eMaintain attorney contact list through Outlook as well as calendar scheduling for court dates, meetings and travel arrangements.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eReview and revise attorneys\u0026rsquo; timesheets, expense reports and pre-bills.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eActively maintain court docket and alert attorneys of deadlines.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eAnswer attorneys\u0026rsquo; telephone in a professional manner and to take appropriate messages when necessary.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eProactively seek guidance from other resources, i.e. attorneys or management when questions arise from clients or outside vendors.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eMaintain a professional, calm and pleasant demeanor when speaking with clients.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eSound judgment and confidentiality is required\u003c/li\u003e
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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cli\u003eFive years of extensive litigation experience required\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eExperience in labor and employment law strongly preferred.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eStrong written and verbal communication\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eExtensive knowledge of court rules, ECF procedures\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eProfessional demeanor to be able to communicate with all levels of management, clients attorneys and staff.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eWork occasionally requires a high level of mental effort when performing a high volume of administrative tasks and performing other essential duties.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eAbility to work standard office equipment, including computer, copier, facsimile and telephone.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eMay require to work more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eAbility to sit for extended period of time in a minimum eight hour day in two or three hour increments.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eKnowledge of MS Office, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eFamiliarity with document management applications a plus.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e
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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMPLOYMENT WITH LITTLER MENDELSON:\u0026nbsp; \u003c/strong\u003eThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the job and do not represent that all such duties will be performed by all individuals who hold the job.\u0026nbsp; The list of duties is not exhaustive in that incumbents may be assigned other duties in addition to those shown.\u0026nbsp; All employees of the firm are expected to:\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cli\u003ePromote positive work habits, including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eProvide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties who do business with the firm.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eComply with safe work practices, including the use of safe work procedures, maintenance of a safe working area, and the use of safety equipment.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eContribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to clients.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eUnderstand and appropriately apply the firm\u0026rsquo;s practices and procedures.\u003c/li\u003e
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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCOPE OF JOB DESCRIPTION AND MODIFICATIONS:\u0026nbsp; \u003c/strong\u003eThis job description does not limit the tasks that an employee may reasonably be requested to perform.\u0026nbsp; Substantive changes to this job description may be necessary to meet the changing business needs of the firm.\u0026nbsp; Any substantive revisions to this job description require approval.\u0026nbsp; Notwithstanding this Position Description, all Littler Mendelson employees are at-will employees \u0026ndash; each may resign at any time and for any reason, and the firm is free to terminate the employee at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice.\u003c/p\u003e
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Littler Mendelson P.C
Website : https://www.littler.com/