Job Description:

Thompson Coe, an Insurance Defense law firm, is seeking a full-time Legal Secretary to provide support to various attorneys.Qualified candidates will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:Provides administrative support to litigation and labor and employment attorneys in the practice of law.Assists in preparing for hearings, trials, mediation, arbitration, depositions, meetings, etc. in a fast-paced, high-volume litigation practice.Maintains, organizes, and manages client files.Knowledge of state and federal litigation deadlines - Docketscalendars deadlinesExercises discretion and maintains information of a confidential nature.Experience using a document management system; preferably iManage.Ability to E-file in State and Federal courtAssist with travel arrangements and process expense reimbursements.Maintain attorney calendars.Open new clientmatter files, request conflict checksComplete check requests trackingAssist with timekeeping.Superior written and communication skillsHandles multiple tasks simultaneously.Works occasional overtime, as needed.Adhere to Firm policies and procedures as outlined in the Firm HandbooksOther duties as assigned.Qualifications:Three (3) plus years of recent litigation experience in a law firm; preferably insurance defenseAdvanced knowledge of the litigation process; rules of procedure; excellent litigation, secretarial, grammar, and proofreading skillsHigh proficiency in MS Office SuiteAbility to operate standard office equipment.Ability to turn constructive feedback into best practices for future use.Ability to adapt to change and new technology.Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, courts and opposing counsel and be proactive about seeking clarification of ambiguities.Ability to read and understand attorney mail and email.Ability to work positively within a team environment.Typing speed of 65+ words per minuteThompson Coe offers competitive compensation complemented by a benefits package.Thompson Coe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.