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Litigation Legal Secretary

Litigation Legal Secretary

Bonnie Jones Associates, LLCWashington, DC, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Overview :

Our client, a highly respected national law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join their collaborative team. This role is ideal for a seasoned legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional service to attorneys and clients alike.

This position offers a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite in Washington, DC) and reports directly to the Director of Support Services.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Create, edit, format, and proofread a variety of legal documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
  • Prepare and electronically file litigation documents with courts.
  • Respond promptly to attorney requests via written, verbal, or electronic communication.
  • Manage and prioritize workflow, deadlines, and scheduling for assigned attorneys.
  • Coordinate resources across firm offices to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
  • Assist attorneys and team members with technology tools to enhance efficiency.
  • Provide detailed, accurate work direction to team members and ensure quality control.
  • Maintain Extranet data and FTP sites for attorneys and clients.
  • Perform additional administrative duties as assigned.
  • Work occasional overtime as needed to meet deadlines.

Qualifications :

  • 7+ years of legal secretarial or administrative support experience within a law firm.
  • Strong litigation background and familiarity with court filing procedures.
  • Notary Public preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-service mindset.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) .
  • Ability to provide remote support to attorneys as needed.

    • General Expectations :

  • Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment and demonstrate respect for colleagues.
  • Exhibit proactive ownership of assignments and accountability for results.
  • Uphold firm values and confidentiality at all times.
  • Maintain consistent attendance and reliability in a hybrid work setting.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods, type, and perform light office lifting (files, paper, etc.).

    • Company Description

    Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. is your source for finding and filling permanent financial, accounting, administrative, legal, executive assistant, accounting and HR positions. Our professional staff matches the right candidate with the right employer and we take a lot of pride in that responsibility. Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. has over eighty years of combined recruiting experience.

    Our commitment to you is that we will work very hard to find you the right match. Our hope is that you will be very happy that you have chosen to work with us and that you feel we have done a good job for you. Please browse our web site, www.bonniejones.com and contact us so that we can make a happy match for you!

    Company Description

    Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. is your source for finding and filling permanent financial, accounting, administrative, legal, executive assistant, accounting and HR positions. Our professional staff matches the right candidate with the right employer and we take a lot of pride in that responsibility. Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. has over eighty years of combined recruiting experience. \r\n\r\nOur commitment to you is that we will work very hard to find you the right match. Our hope is that you will be very happy that you have chosen to work with us and that you feel we have done a good job for you. Please browse our web site, www.bonniejones.com and contact us so that we can make a happy match for you!

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