Legal Secretary at Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP
New Orleans, LA 70131
About the Job
Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP is a premier law firm located in downtown New Orleans
We have an open position for a full time Legal Secretary
This opportunity is available to those who possess a high school diploma and have a minimum of 10 years of experience sufficient to perform duties with a minimum of training
The Legal Secretary will work directly with the attorney(s) in the following supportive activities:
Work under the general supervision of the attorneys, receiving both oral and written instructions.
Prepare, process and proofread legal documents.
Mail, e-mail, fax, copy, and/or arrange for delivery of documents to clients, witnesses, opposing counsel and court officials.
Maintain filing systems, control records and indexes using moderate independent judgment.
Coordinate and participate in document production.
Proficient in filing electronically with the courts.
Communicate with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys and others via telephone, email, in person and in writing, obtain and give information as directed.
Assist with trial preparation including preparation of trial books, exhibits, etc.
May transcribe dictation electronically, as required by the supervising attorney(s).
Maintain supervisor(s) calendar electronically and/or manually by scheduling appointments and critical dates and keeping supervisor posted of same.
Open/Close files and maintain client and business files by filing and retrieving materials as required.
Screen phone calls, record and deliver messages and provide callers with information as authorized by attorney.
Make travel arrangements through the Firm's designated Travel Agency.
Prepare and edit client invoices for billing purposes.
Enter and maintain attorneys' time sheets as required.
Assist other attorneys as needed.
Attend work regularly and in a timely manner.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook is preferred.
Deutsch Kerrigan provides its employees with highly competitive salaries and benefits, a great working environment, stability, generous paid-time off, and a 401k/Profit Sharing plan with employer contributions
Employees are recognized and rewarded for their achievements through annual performance evaluations and salary reviews.
Deutsch Kerrigan is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or other status protected by law
As we grow, we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity.
Be you, with us!
Send Resumes To:
Markell Currault-Holmes
Director of Human Resources
Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP
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We have an open position for a full time Legal Secretary
This opportunity is available to those who possess a high school diploma and have a minimum of 10 years of experience sufficient to perform duties with a minimum of training
The Legal Secretary will work directly with the attorney(s) in the following supportive activities:
Work under the general supervision of the attorneys, receiving both oral and written instructions.
Prepare, process and proofread legal documents.
Mail, e-mail, fax, copy, and/or arrange for delivery of documents to clients, witnesses, opposing counsel and court officials.
Maintain filing systems, control records and indexes using moderate independent judgment.
Coordinate and participate in document production.
Proficient in filing electronically with the courts.
Communicate with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys and others via telephone, email, in person and in writing, obtain and give information as directed.
Assist with trial preparation including preparation of trial books, exhibits, etc.
May transcribe dictation electronically, as required by the supervising attorney(s).
Maintain supervisor(s) calendar electronically and/or manually by scheduling appointments and critical dates and keeping supervisor posted of same.
Open/Close files and maintain client and business files by filing and retrieving materials as required.
Screen phone calls, record and deliver messages and provide callers with information as authorized by attorney.
Make travel arrangements through the Firm's designated Travel Agency.
Prepare and edit client invoices for billing purposes.
Enter and maintain attorneys' time sheets as required.
Assist other attorneys as needed.
Attend work regularly and in a timely manner.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook is preferred.
Deutsch Kerrigan provides its employees with highly competitive salaries and benefits, a great working environment, stability, generous paid-time off, and a 401k/Profit Sharing plan with employer contributions
Employees are recognized and rewarded for their achievements through annual performance evaluations and salary reviews.
Deutsch Kerrigan is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or other status protected by law
As we grow, we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity.
Be you, with us!
Send Resumes To:
Markell Currault-Holmes
Director of Human Resources
Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP
mcurrault@deutschkerrigan.com
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