A leading and rapidly growing national litigation law firm is seeking an enthusiastic litigation secretary to join their Roseville team. We are eagerly seeking candidates who foster a teamwork mentality, have excellent communication skills, problem-solvers, and willing to take ownership of their job. Flexibility and excellent organization skills are key in their fast-paced environment.

The following set of success factors describe the characteristics of those who are successful in their Firm:

• Helpful, Congenial, Personable, Positive

• Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team Oriented

• Accountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects Mistakes

• Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft and review legal correspondence including thoroughly proofreading for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting
• Prepare and collect conflict of interest checks, open new files and maintain client files
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars with hearing dates, filing deadlines, and other dates of importance
• Make client and client-related appointments for attorneys as necessary
• Professional demeanor with all Firm’s clients, attorneys, staff and vendors. Including responding to messages and requests in a timely manner and performing job duties with enthusiasm and a genuine perceivable zest to be of service
• Familiar with state and US Federal Court Case Management/Electronic Case File (CM/ECF)/PACER system, including submission of electronic filings
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision
• Proficient in software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, or other similar software programs necessary to perform essential duties of the position
• Provide assistance to others within firm when requested based on priorities of current work-in-hand, promoting teamwork and mutual cooperation among all staff members

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum two years litigation secretarial experience
• Experience maintaining paperless files. iManage experience a plus
• Knowledge of service deadlines for various litigation tasks, including familiarity of the California Code of Civil Procedure
• Must successfully pass a background and drug screen