What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Saltu Staffing?
A respected law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its New Orleans office. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting a busy litigation practice, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and values working as part of a collaborative legal team.
What You'll Do:
- Draft, proofread, and format correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, and engagement letters
- Assist attorneys with preparing court filings and organizing pleadings, discovery, and case materials
- File documents electronically with state and federal courts and agencies
- Maintain and organize electronic case files, correspondence, and legal documents using NetDocuments (NetDocs)
- Open new client matters and conduct conflict checks
- Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and client contacts
- Coordinate travel arrangements, meetings, video conferences, and conference calls
- Prepare presentation materials and assist with administrative support as needed
- Provide overall litigation and legal administrative support to attorneys
What You Bring:
- 3 years of litigation legal secretary experience
- Experience with state and federal e-filing
- Strong proofreading, organization, and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Experience working with document management systems and remote collaboration platforms
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work independently
- Proactive approach with the ability to anticipate attorney and client needs
Why Join:
- Join a well-established and respected law firm
- Collaborative and team-oriented culture
- Opportunity to support an experienced litigation team
- Strong long-term growth and development opportunities
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package