Litigation Legal Secretary

Are you a litigation legal secretary? Would you like to join one of the top law firms in the US? If so, R & W Group has a fantastic new opportunity in DC! One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a Litigation secretary. In this role, you would provide complex and specialized secretarial and clerical support to assigned attorneys and paralegals. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Skills & Experience

Required :

• After orientation, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
• Available to work overtime, as required
• Fast and accurate typing
• Keep abreast of court rules and procedures and understand legal terminology

Preferred :

• Previous litigation secretarial experience.
• College degree or business college certificate

Competencies

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment for multiple supervisors, meet deadlines and maintain flexibility with work assignments (including changes in attorney/paralegal assignments) and work schedule
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, as well as delegate tasks to service departments when necessary
• Must demonstrate initiative, diplomacy and tact
• Possess excellent written, communication and proofreading skills with attention to detail
• Ability to function in a professional and polite manner when dealing with clients, co-workers, court personnel and others
• Reliable, committed and punctual

Solid compensation ($62 – 92K, DOE) plus great benefits including health insurance. Awesome team. Apply online or register with us at

Position Responsibilities :

• Prepare documents to support timekeepers which may include transcribing from dictation, drafts, handwritten notes or oral instruction, redlining and proofreading end product
• Handle all incoming telephone calls and placement of outgoing calls in a professional manner
• Maintain good client relationships for attorneys
• Review, date stamp, docket and route incoming correspondence and pleadings
• Enter time using IntApp on a daily basis. Maintain appropriate records
• Create and maintain files, including chronological files and indexes not stored in the Information Governance department
• Keep all files up-to-date and organized. Ensure materials are forwarded to the Information Governance department, as necessary
• Complete all document processing and correspondence assignments accurately and within timekeepers’ stated timeframes
• Assist other secretaries and timekeepers, as needed
• Prepare New Business Forms for new and existing clients, conflict sheets and engagement letters
• Prepare and process expense reports, check requests, travel reimbursements, health club reimbursement Forms, etc. in accordance with accounting guidelines
• Prepare and arrange Messenger Service, Copy Center and facsimile requests, as needed
• Copy documents that are not appropriate to send to the Copy Center
• Consistently use the CRM tool to support business development in the firm, including taking ownership of contact information for attorney’s contacts and updating, maintaining, and resolving conflicts within the CRM tool
• Make all necessary travel arrangements, adhering to the firm’s Travel Policy
• Review and handle prebills
• Maintain current secretarial backup instructions, and client/matters lists
• Maintain attorney/paralegal calendar, including scheduling and coordinating meetings
• Coordinate internal procedures and compile backup materials for attorney/paralegal preparation of audit letter responses
• Reconcile telephone charge reports for office and cellular phones.
• Type a variety of litigation pleadings and discovery documents; arrange for filing and service of documents; electronically file and serve court documents as required by state, Federal, and local rules
• Maintain docket for various pleadings prepared and/or received
• Perform legal research if requested
• All other duties as assigned or required.