What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Legal Secretary position at Strategic Recruitment Solutions?
Are you ready to bring your litigation expertise to a stable, well-regarded firm that truly values your skills?
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Secretary to support attorneys handling diverse litigation matters on-site in New Orleans. This role demands strong technical skills, a polished professional demeanor, and the ability to seamlessly manage a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment within the Louisiana court system. The firm offers a highly competitive compensation package, top-tier benefits, and an excellent downtown location. An opportunity like this with an established, avant garde firm can be difficult to find!
Responsibilities
- Provide Elite Support: Deliver comprehensive litigation support across various practice areas.
- Manage Schedules: Take charge of attorneys’ calendars, trial dates, and scheduling.
- Prepare Documents: Draft and format legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence with high accuracy.
- Coordinate Filings: File legal documents promptly with Louisiana state and federal courts.
- Track Deadlines: Monitor and manage critical legal deadlines to ensure total compliance.
- Communicate Professionally: Interact confidently and effectively with clients, counsel, and court personnel.
- Organize Case Files: Maintain meticulously organized electronic and physical records.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 7 years of litigation experience, ideally within a defense firm environment.
- Court Knowledge: Deep familiarity with Louisiana civil courts, electronic filing systems, and legal calendaring.
- Technical Mastery: Strong technical aptitude and excellent professional references.
- Efficiency: Proven ability to perform accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Demeanor: A highly polished, professional, and confidential demeanor.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: Legal related degree program although those non degreed candidate with relevant experience are absolutely encouraged to apply.
Any and all communication will be treated with 100% confidentiality. Don’t let this premium opportunity pass you by.
Apply now and send your resume for IMMEDIATE, highly confidential review!
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000