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Vaco is working with ais a leading law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services. Theyare dedicatedto client success and theteam's collaborative spirit. As theycontinue to grow, theyare seeking a skilled Legal Secretary with litigation experience to join adynamic team.
Position Overview:Theyare looking for an experienced Legal Secretary specializing in litigation to provide comprehensive support to alegal team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of thelitigation department, maintaining accurate legal documentation, and contributing to the overall success of our legal practice.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to attorneys in the litigation department.
- Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Manage and organize case files, ensuring all documents are up-to-date and easily accessible.
- Coordinate communication between attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
- Schedule and calendar court dates, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
- Assist with legal research and document retrieval as needed.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain a high level of professionalism.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary with a focus on litigation.
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and document formatting.
- Proficiency in legal software and case management systems.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure.
- Familiarity with e-filing procedures and court rules.
- High level of confidentiality and integrity.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Secretary in a litigation practice.
- Associate degree or equivalent in legal studies preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits:Theyoffer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.