What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Legal Secretary position at Kean Miller LLP?
Description
With over 240 attorneys and eight office locations in Louisiana and Texas, Kean Miller serves as legal counsel to the people and industries that drive the energy-belt economy. From our offices in Lafayette, downtown Baton Rouge, Bluebonnet-Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lake Charles, Shreveport, Houston, and The Woodlands, Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local companies rely on Kean Miller for efficient legal services and practical advice, always provided in a cost-efficient manner. In the courtroom and the boardroom, Kean Miller attorneys create unique solutions, pragmatic strategies, and unparalleled value that allow our clients to perform at the highest level.
Kean Miller is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary in our Lafayette office (100% in office).
Duties
- Draft correspondence, memos, pleadings and engagement letters. This includes proofreading and redlining work for accuracy of content and format
- Work closely with attorneys and assist with the preparation of court filings and organization of pleadings, memoranda, discovery
- E-files documents with various state and federal courts and agencies
- Maintains files, including organizing electronic filings, correspondence, and other documents on the firm’s document management system (NetDocs) for active files
- Open new client/matter client files and run conflict checks
- Maintain calendars and client contacts
- Coordinate travel and meeting logistics including scheduling, arranging video conferences, conferences calls, and conference rooms; requesting equipment; preparing presentation materials
- Other administrative duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience as a Litigation Secretary
- Prior oil and gas experience highly preferred
- Strong organizational and proofreading skills
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Comfortable with using large electronic document management systems and remote collaboration tools (Zoom, Skype for Business, WebEx, Microsoft Teams)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both virtually and in-person
- High attention to detail and accuracy, excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to anticipate needs and take action without requiring detailed direction in relation to routine responsibilities
What Kean Miller Offers
We offer a people-first culture, meaningful work, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability, dental, vision coverage and 401(k).
How to Apply
Please submit a resume to Renee.Carughi@keanmiller.com or apply through our Careers Page on our website.
All submissions are held in the strictest confidence.
Kean Miller is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or other status or activity protected by law.