Legal Secretary - Litigation

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u003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eABOUT LITTLER:u0026nbsp;u0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eAt Littler, we understand that workplace issues canu0026rsquo;t wait. With access to more than 1,600 employment attorneys in 100 offices around the world, our clients donu0026rsquo;t have to. We aim to go beyond best practices, creating solutions that help clients navigate a complex business world. Whatu0026rsquo;s distinct about our approach? With deep experience and resources that are local, everywhere, we are fully focused on your business. With a diverse team of the brightest minds, we foster a culture that celebrates original thinking. And with powerful proprietary technology, we disrupt the status quou0026mdash;delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers not just for whatu0026rsquo;s happening today, but for whatu0026rsquo;s likely to happen tomorrow. For over 75 years, our firm has harnessed these strengths to offer fresh perspectives on each matter we advise, litigate, mediate, and negotiate. Because at Littler, weu0026rsquo;re fueled by ingenuity and inspired by youu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eLEGAL SECRETARY: u003c/strongu003ePerforms and completes litigation secretarial functions to attorneys as assigned. Requires working knowledge of the federal judicial system, in particular agency procedures in labor and employment law, docketing procedures, cite checking and MS Word proficiency. Individual will prepares legal documents, i.e. court pleadings and/or general correspondence from dictation, oral, tape, handwritten and\or boilerplate or printed copy.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eRESPONSIBILITIES:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003ePrepares legal documents and/or general correspondence from handwritten, dictation, taped, oral, boiler plate or printed copy.u0026nbsp; Prepares court documents for service to opposing parties and filing documents in the office of the clerk of the court.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDrafts\writes routine business correspondence as requested.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMaintains chronological files for each attorney as well as case\client files.u0026nbsp;u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMaintain attorney contact list through Outlook as well as calendar scheduling for court dates, meetings and travel arrangements.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eReview and revise attorneysu0026rsquo; timesheets, expense reports and pre-bills.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eActively maintain court docket and alert attorneys of deadlines.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAnswer attorneysu0026rsquo; telephone in a professional manner and to take appropriate messages when necessary.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProactively seek guidance from other resources, i.e. attorneys or management when questions arise from clients or outside vendors.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMaintain a professional, calm and pleasant demeanor when speaking with clients.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSound judgment and confidentiality is requiredu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003cstrongu003eKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eThree years of extensive litigation experience requiredu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExperience in labor and employment law strongly preferred.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong written and verbal communicationu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExtensive knowledge of court rules, ECF proceduresu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProfessional demeanor to be able to communicate with all levels of management, clients attorneys and staff.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eWork occasionally requires a high level of mental effort when performing a high volume of administrative tasks and performing other essential duties.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to work standard office equipment, including computer, copier, facsimile and telephone.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMay require to work more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to sit for extended period of time in a minimum eight hour day in two or three hour increments.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eKnowledge of MS Office, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eFamiliarity with document management applications a plus.u003cstrongu003eu003c/strongu003eu003cstrongu003eu003c/strongu003eu003cstrongu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eEMPLOYMENT WITH LITTLER MENDELSON:u0026nbsp; u003c/strongu003eThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the job and do not represent that all such duties will be performed by all individuals who hold the job.u0026nbsp; The list of duties is not exhaustive in that incumbents may be assigned other duties in addition to those shown.u0026nbsp; All employees of the firm are expected to:u003c/liu003enu003cliu003ePromote positive work habits, including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProvide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties who do business with the firm.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eComply with safe work practices, including the use of safe work procedures, maintenance of a safe working area, and the use of safety equipment.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eContribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to clients.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eUnderstand and appropriately apply the firmu0026rsquo;s practices and procedures.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSCOPE OF JOB DESCRIPTION AND MODIFICATIONS:u0026nbsp; u003c/strongu003eThis job description does not limit the tasks that an employee may reasonably be requested to perform.u0026nbsp; Substantive changes to this job description may be necessary to meet the changing business needs of the firm.u0026nbsp; Any substantive revisions to this job description require approval.u0026nbsp; Notwithstanding this Position Description, all Littler Mendelson employees are at-will employees u0026ndash; each may resign at any time and for any reason, and the firm is free to terminate the employee at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003e,EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription:null,PayTransparencyPolicyStatement:null,MatchScore:1.0,HasApplied:false,ApplicationJobBoardName:null,ApplicationJobBoardId:null,DateApplied:null,Salaried:false,CompensationAmount:null,PublishingStatus:1,Links:[],BehaviorCriteria:[{BehaviorId:db27a710-5129-b319-7f55-760111203125,BehaviorName:Loyal,BehaviorDescription:Shows firm and constant support to a cause,Required:false,IsArchived:false},{BehaviorId:2e8f3a61-a0b6-9bca-e678-20a5356ee3cc,BehaviorName:Team Player,BehaviorDescription:Works well as a member of a group,Required:false,IsArchived:false},{BehaviorId:be8ff984-edbe-fcdd-0b49-fe40c84872ab,BehaviorName:Functional Expert,BehaviorDescription:Considered a thought leader on a subject,Required:false,IsArchived:false},{BehaviorId:7a388338-4424-228d-0989-f0092af30a17,BehaviorName:Dedicated,BehaviorDescription:Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity,Required:false,IsArchived:false},{BehaviorId:27eaa19b-1cda-105f-2cb0-5deab0efef02,BehaviorName:Detail Oriented,BehaviorDescription:Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well,Required:false,IsArchived:false}],MotivationCriteria:[{MotivationId:cb90d2d3-fae6-5f1f-adb5-cd8504d63379,MotivationName:Self-Starter,MotivationDescription:Inspired to perform without outside help,Required:false,IsArchived:false},{MotivationId:921c3e00-2784-db8c-175f-8eeee30e317c,MotivationName:Goal Completion,MotivationDescription:Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks,Required:false,IsArchived:false},{MotivationId:2202c338-d4d3-1b8e-aeec-58c1bcd1aa39,MotivationName:Flexibility,MotivationDescription:Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals,Required:false,IsArchived:false},{MotivationId:be159f06-eabb-a12b-8b7c-d2011f8b72a4,MotivationName:Ability to Make an Impact,MotivationDescription:Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization,Required:false,IsArchived:false}],EducationCriteria:[],LicenseAndCertificationCriteria:[],SkillCriteria:[],WorkExperienceCriteria:[],JobBoardMemberships:[{JobBoardId:2e3d7edd-7174-48cf-a542-539119bbcf9f,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:false,ExternalPostedDate:null,InternalPostedDate:2021-07-28T15:31:47.242Z},{JobBoardId:631c7b72-f9c7-4adf-9109-9967ce8334e4,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2021-07-28T15:31:47.242Z,InternalPostedDate:2021-07-28T15:31:47.242Z}],AssessmentUri:null,AssessmentStatus:null,OpportunityIsClosed:false,TravelRequired:null,TravelDescription:null,SupervisorName:null,Assessments:[],ApplicationId:null,CompensationAnnualMinimum:null,CompensationAnnualMaximum:null,CompensationHourlyMinimum:null,CompensationHourlyMaximum:null,CompensationCurrency:null});

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