The Los Angeles, Dallas, and Austin offices of Munck Wilson Mandala are seeking an experienced litigation legal secretary/assistant to join their rapidly growing offices.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Playing an active role in helping the firm to provide legal services of the highest caliber to our clients;
Actively participating in document collection and production, deposition preparation, hearings and trials;
Collecting, organizing and maintaining documents and files related to legal matters, including documents received from the client, opposing parties or other sources;
Proofreading legal documents;
Handling confidential and sensitive firm and/or client information;
Ensuring filings are in compliance with state court rules and e-filing documents in both state and federal courts;
Managing calendars and attorney dockets, and assisting in meeting deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 5 years of litigation legal assistant experience in a large or mid-size law firm;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
The ability to work well under pressure and coordinate several activities at once;
The initiative to problem-solve;
The capacity to meet strict deadlines;
A team-oriented mindset;
Proficiency using computer software and the internet, including proficiency in Table of Contents, Table of Authorities, and brief formatting; and
The flexibility to work overtime if needed.
For more information or to submit a resume please contact Stephanie Elovitz, Director of Recruiting, at [email protected] We are an Equal Opportunity employer.
