Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP/Phoenix, AZ

Description
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a leading national law firm, is seeking a Legal Secretary with at least five years of experience performing secretarial and administrative duties within a legal office/law firm environment. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and exceptional client service.

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Performs a variety of duties for one partner and one associate. Litigation experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Knowledge of courts, E-Filing, time entry (Carpe Diem), Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Types, edits and files (at times composes) all correspondence, including letters, memoranda, pleadings, and other documents.
Opens new files, checks conflicts of interest, maintains all client and general files.
Communicates effectively with administrative support by apprising of deadlines, attorney travels plans, etc.
Work with Billing Department and clients regarding attorneys' bills.
Maintains professional appearance and attitude;
maintains good public relations with clients; retains confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.
Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of litigation experience.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Attention to detail.
Requires typing speed of 65 words per minute.
Knowledge and experience of relevant software applications, word processing, etc.

Apply To Job