Legal Secretary - Litigation - Kansas City
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Description: Dentons is presently looking of Legal Secretary - Litigation - Kansas City right now, this occupation will be assigned in Missouri. More details about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Dentons is a global firm driven to provide a competitive edge in an increasingly complex and interconnected marketplace. It was formed in March 2013 by the combinatio! n of international law firm Salans LLP, Canadian law firm Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC) and international law firm SNR Denton. Dentons is built on the solid foundations of these three highly valued law firms. Each built an outstanding reputation and valued clientele by responding to the local, regional and national needs of a broad spectrum of clients of all sizes â€" individuals; entrepreneurs; small businesses and start-ups; local, regional and national governments and government agencies; and mid-sized and larger private and public corporations, including international and global entities.
Dentons clients now benefit from more than 2,500 lawyers and professionals in 79 locations in 52 countries across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe and Central Asia, the Middle East, the UK and the US who are committed to challenge the status quo and offer creative, actionable business and legal solutions.
The firm is currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary f! or 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 service of all pleadings and discovery. Maintain calendars and contacts. 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. Experience & Q! ualifications
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.
To apply, please click on the following link: https://psoft9gw.us.dentons.com
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This occupation will be opened on: Thu, 09 May 2013 06:55:28 GMT
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