Litigation Legal Secretary at DFM & Associates Dallas, TX

Overview

Litigation Legal Secretary job at DFM & Associates. Dallas, TX. Well-known, Texas based law firm, is seeking an accomplished and goal-oriented Litigation Legal Secretary to support various attorneys in a busy litigation practice area in their downtown Dallas office!

Responsibilities

• Ability to work under the supervision of the assigned attorney(s) and provide support to the litigation group.
• Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.
• Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics.
• Drafts letters and documents; collects and analyzes information; organizes client conferences, and attorney meetings; schedules couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions; coordinates preparation of charts, graphs, and expense reports.
• Maintains attorney calendar by recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; dockets court-imposed deadlines.
• Communicating and obtaining information; following up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to an attorney.
• Assists in the submission of billable time and reimbursable expenses; prepares invoices and communicates with clients concerning invoices.
• Utilizes electronic filing and retrieval systems.
• Working knowledge and experience in the law firm industry including office and department procedures, workflows, and organization.
• Knowledge and experience with e-filing procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, court personnel, counsel, third parties, private investigators, experts, etc., and maintains regular contact with all parties.
• Consistent follow-through and ability to multi-task and effectively balance priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Communicates well, demonstrates teamwork, and collaborates well with others.
• Possesses exceptional customer service and people skills and works within a team concept.
• Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Benefits & Salary

The firm provides an excellent benefit package along with paid parking. The firm offers a one day a week remote after the first 90 days in the office. Salary : $75,000-$80,000 DOE

Employment Type : Full-Time

Salary : $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 Per Year

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