We are currently recruiting for a Litigation Secretary for a long term temporary assignment to start immediately. This desk supports 1 partner, 2 Of Counsel and 1 associate.
Responsibilities:
▪Prepare client matter request forms for new cases
▪Manage docket of 2 – 3 attorneys
▪Produces information by transcribing, formatting, imputing, editing, retrieving, copying and transmitting text, data and graphics, coordinating case preparation
▪Conserves attorneys time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; organizing client conferences and attorney meetings, scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses and other special functions; coordinating preparation of charts, graphs, and other courtroom visuals, preparing expense reports
▪Maintains attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, depositions and travel, recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements
▪Organize discovery documents and internal correspondence
▪Prepare and facilitate delivery of outgoing pleadings for filing/services, manage incoming defendant pleadings
▪Manage incoming client files and prepare for production to multiple defendants.
▪Documenting and inputting attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses
▪Maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential
▪Perform Legal Research (Westlaw/Lexis).
About Jean Kripton Inc.:
Jean Kripton Inc. is a boutique staffing firm serving Chicago and its surrounding suburbs for over 25 years. Our clients include, top law firms, corporations and government entitites. Our specialites include: legal, support staff, accounting, and finance, administrative, human resource professional, on a direct-hire and temporary/temp to perm basis. If you are seeking top talent or are wanting to find the right position, we are the firm to choose.
