Overview
Litigation Legal Secretary – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP is a prestigious civil litigation defense firm with 44 years of experience. Since 1980, we have specialized in construction defect and casualty claims, successfully representing developers and general contractors in major cases. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
The Position
We are looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join our Albuquerque, New Mexico-based legal team supporting one Partner and four Associates. This role offers a hybrid work model. Remote position, however, must live within driving distance to the local office as occasional onsite work is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and edit legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and discovery materials
- Maintain attorney calendars and monitor all court appearance dates, depositions and discovery deadlines
- Prepare and submit documents for arbitration, mediation, and court proceedings
- Monitor attorney calendars, track filing deadlines, and assist with schedule management
- Process monthly expense reports for assigned attorneys
- Collaborate with billing department on monthly client invoicing
- Track and support attorneys\' continuing legal education and bar admission requirements
- Coordinate travel arrangements for assigned attorneys
- Maintain current knowledge of assigned attorneys\' cases and projects
- Handle confidential and time-sensitive materials with discretion
- Perform additional administrative tasks as needed
Required Skills and Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of recent civil litigation and calendaring experienceExperience with electronic court filing systems, particularly NM state e-filingFamiliarity with document management systemsIntermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and OutlookKnowledge of state and local court rules and filing proceduresTrial preparation experience is beneficialExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong attention to detail and proofreading abilitiesAdept at multitasking while maintaining work quality and meeting deadlinesEffective interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced litigation environmentReliable, punctual, and professionalBenefits of Joining Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP
Collaborate closely with firm PartnersExcellent teams and work life balanceHybrid, Remote or In-Office Work ModelsMedical InsuranceLife InsuranceVision InsuranceLong Term DisabilityFlex Spending Plan401K + Employer MatchPlease apply today for consideration!
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