Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP has an opening for an experienced Legal Secretary to support litigation attorneys out of our Kansas City office. The ideal candidate will manage busy attorneys and work independently, performing various administrative tasks to assist in litigation.
Responsibilities
- Preparing e-filings for court
- Scheduling depositions where many parties are involved
- Maintaining attorneys' calendars
- Opening new files
- Time entry (Aderant)
- Preparing expense reports (ChromeRiver)
- Day-to-day responsibilities
Skills
- Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience
- Minimum of 2 years of e-filing experience
- Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team, to assist attorneys
- Excellent communication skills, including attention to detail in writing
- Proficient in Microsoft skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Document Management System (DMS) experience (iManage)
- Product liability experience (defense) strongly preferred
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Qualified transportation benefits
- Life insurance
- Vacation and sick time
- Holiday pay
- 401(k)
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