Legal Secretary - Litigation - Kansas City
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Description: Sonnenschein Nath and Rosenthal is employing Legal Secretary - Litigation - Kansas City right now, this occupation will be reside in Missouri. More details about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP is a premier national full service law firm, with hundreds of lawyers in numerous U.S. locations as well as an inte! rnational presence, and a global reach throughout the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. The firm serves the legal and public interest needs of many of the world's best-known and most admired businesses, nonprofits and individuals. Sonnenschein is a leader in the law firm industry as noted by our rank in the Am Law 100 list and the fact that several of our offices have been recognized as "Best Places to Work' in their respective communities.The firm is currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary for our Kansas City Office, located near the Country Club Plaza. This position will provide administrative support to an average of four to five busy timekeepers in a highly collaborative working environment.Primary Responsibilities Prepare legal documents and letters, including composing, formatting and editing; responsible for court filings and record maintenance. Organize client documents and prepare documents for production. Prepare certificates of service and responsible for se! rvice of all pleadings and discovery. Maintain calendars and c! ontacts. Responsible for time entry, processing mail, answering phones, client billing, and tracking CLE credits for attorney assignments. Interacts with clients in person and over the phone. Makes travel arrangements and processes expense reimbursements. Handles administrative confidential/sensitive firm and/or client information. These duties may be ongoing or adhoc in nature. Responsible for other duties as may be assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.
Minimum of five years litigation experience. Experience in intellectual property prosecution a plus. Familiarity with local court rules. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, independent, and ability to multi-task. Ability to work in a high volume environment. Exceptional interpersonal skills; strong written and oral communication skills and excellent client service. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (including utilization of styles and pleading! formatting). Strong typing skills (speed & accuracy) and ability to learn and become proficient in new computer software programs quickly. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Please apply online by clicking here: Careers We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
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This occupation will be opened on: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:10:11 GMT
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