Legal Secretary – Litigation

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing documents / preparing for discovery and dealing with other document production requests
• Drafting and preparing court documents and bundles
• Managing attorney’s calendars
• Maintaining a working knowledge of court procedures and fees involved
• Managing the attorneys’ billing and collection system, including time entries, drafting invoice narratives and assisting with AR collection
• Transcribing dictations and court hearings
• Arranging travel and meetings, diary management, marketing notes and processing expense claims
• Coordinating conference calls and meetings
• Participating in special projects as and when required
• Providing support to other members of the secretarial team

Requirements:

• A minimum of five years’ of relevant experience and prior experience at a law firm is essential
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Billing and CRM systems. Experience in Aderant is also highly desirable
• Legal secretarial, paralegal and/or Project Management qualifications would also be advantageous