Legal - Legal Secretary (IP Law)

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States Progression Inc Full time
Legal Secretary (IP Law)
Washington, D.C

MUST:
Experienced Legal Secretary
2 - 4 years' experience as a Legal Secretary required
2+ years of Litigation Support is required
2+ years of Intellectual Property (IP) law experience is required
Court filings, Requests, Motions, TOC's, TOA knowledge
Ability to keep abreast of court rules and procedures
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work for multiple supervisors
Meet deadlines and maintain flexibility with work assignments (including changes in attorney/paralegal assignments) and work schedule
Must demonstrate initiative, diplomacy and tact when dealing with clients, co-workers, court personnel and others
Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Available to work overtime, as required
Fast and accurate typing

DUTIES:
Support IP Litigation team
Provide complex and specialized secretarial and clerical support to assigned attorneys and paralegals
Prepare documents to support timekeepers which may include transcribing from dictation, drafts, handwritten notes or oral instruction, redlining and proofreading end product
Handle all incoming telephone calls and placement of outgoing calls in a professional manner
Maintain good client relationships for attorneys
Review, date stamp, docket and route incoming correspondence and pleadings
Enter time using IntApp on a daily basis. Maintain appropriate records
Create and maintain files, including chronological files and indexes not stored in the Information Governance department
Keep all files up-to-date and organized. Ensure materials are forwarded to the Information Governance department, as necessary
Complete all document processing and correspondence assignments accurately and within timekeepers' stated timeframes
Assist other secretaries and timekeepers, as needed
Prepare New Business Forms for new and existing clients, conflict sheets and engagement letters
Prepare and process expense reports, check requests, travel reimbursements, health club reimbursement Forms, etc. in accordance with accounting guidelines
Prepare and arrange Messenger Service, Copy Center and facsimile requests, as needed
Copy documents that are not appropriate to send to the Copy Center
Consistently use the CRM tool to support business development in the firm, including taking ownership of contact information for attorney's contacts and updating, maintaining, and resolving conflicts within the CRM tool
Make all necessary travel arrangements, adhering to the firm's Travel Policy
Review and handle prebills
Maintain current secretarial backup instructions, and client/matters lists
Maintain attorney/paralegal calendar, including scheduling and coordinating meetings
Coordinate internal procedures and compile backup materials for attorney/paralegal preparation of audit letter responses
Reconcile telephone charge reports for office and cellular phones.
Type a variety of litigation pleadings and discovery documents; arrange for filing and service of documents; electronically file and serve court documents as required by state, Federal, and local rules
Maintain docket for various pleadings prepared and/or received
Perform legal research if requested
*Progression, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Progression, Inc. is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.*

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