Job Description
Job Description
Kitch Attorneys & Counselors is a defense-oriented firm. We are looking for a Legal Secretary specialized in Litigation who has 2 years of experience to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. The candidate will work under the supervision of attorneys and will also provide support in assigned legal cases. The goal is to sustain efficiency of all office procedures and case management so as to guarantee reliability and consistency.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to one or more attorneys
- Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners
- Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions
- Preserve an updated case record system
- Answer phone calls, take notes / messages and redirect calls when appropriate
- Maintain and update inventories of contact details
- Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders
- Duties as assigned
Skills
Proven experience as legal secretary (3 years of experience preferred)Knowledge of legal terminology, regulations and court systemKnowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, dictation, document management system)Possesses superb at typing skills in order to work on dictation efficientlyWorking knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plusProficiency in EnglishProficient with maintaining a Calendar Task ListQualified at scheduling depositionsStrong proofreading, grammar, and writing skillsOutstanding time-management and typing skillsAbility to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of peopleCompany Description
The Kitch firm has grown from four attorneys in 1969 to over 100 attorneys and six offices in the Great Lakes region. Although the Kitch firm began as a medical malpractice defense firm, it is today a full-service firm.
Company Description
The Kitch firm has grown from four attorneys in 1969 to over 100 attorneys and six offices in the Great Lakes region. Although the Kitch firm began as a medical malpractice defense firm, it is today a full-service firm.