Legal Secretary, Correctional Litigation

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

2d • $43,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides full range of legal and administrative support to 2-4 litigation attorneys, including typing, proofreading and formatting legal documents, briefs and correspondence, filing, answering telephones, responding to citizen inquiries, creating/maintaining legal databases, managing docket/correspondence control for attorneys and record keeping. Duties may include backup responsibilities for case management database.

Requirements

• Proficient in MS Word, encompassing the preparation of litigation documents including briefs, memoranda and correspondence.
• Typing skill of at least 65-70 wpm.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to work proficiently in an intense, litigation-deadline environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player in covering the work of others when the situation demands.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in LawBase.
• Experience in Excel.
• Experience in Netdocs.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of legal and administrative support to 2-4 litigation attorneys.
• Type, proofread, and format legal documents, briefs, and correspondence.
• Handle filing duties.
• Answer telephones and respond to citizen inquiries.
• Create and maintain legal databases.
• Manage docket/correspondence control for attorneys.
• Perform record keeping.
• Provide backup responsibilities for case management database.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed