Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC is seeking a senior-level defense Litigation Secretary to support busy litigation attorneys. The role requires a self-motivated individual with high attention to detail to manage court dates, prepare legal documents, and assist with trial preparations.
Responsibilities
- Calendaring court dates from the initiation of a case through trial, depositions (with clients, court reporters, interpreters, videographers and other entities) and other case occurrences
- Preparing draft court documents, specifically complaints, answers, discovery, briefs, motions, motions for summary judgment, correspondence and memos
- Revising and finalizing documents and ensuring timely service, filing and delivery
- Preparing for trials as needed
- Confirming calendar events
- Other special projects as assigned
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of California Civil Procedure and Court Rules, and meticulous management of attorney's calendar is required
- 8+ years of experience as a legal assistant or litigation secretary
- Proficiency in a Windows environment
- Outstanding communication skills and team player spirit
- Organizational skills and the ability to learn quickly
- Very dependable, reliable, trustworthy and motivated
- Strong integrity and professional demeanor
- Typing at least 70 wpm is preferred
Benefits
- Bonus opportunities
- Generous benefits, including health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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