Overview
Legal Secretary Jobs in Southfield, USA at Robert Half
Description We are looking for a dedicated Legal Secretary to join a well-established law firm in Southfield, Michigan. This position focuses on providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys specializing in litigation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in federal court procedures, document preparation, and electronic filing systems, ensuring smooth and efficient case management.
Responsibilities:
– Draft, edit, and finalize legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
– Perform electronic filing in federal courts using CM/ECF and state court e-filing systems.
– Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local court rules for all filings and documents.
– Manage litigation calendars, monitor deadlines, and coordinate hearings, depositions, and meetings.
– Organize and maintain case files, both in physical and electronic formats.
– Facilitate service of process and file proof of service documents.
– Support discovery processes by preparing responses, subpoenas, and document production.
– Conduct basic legal research and retrieve necessary court filings.
– Communicate effectively with attorneys, court staff, and external parties to ensure smooth operations. Requirements – Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a litigation legal secretary, preferably with federal court cases.
– Proven expertise in federal court electronic filing systems such as CM/ECF.
– Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state court rules and procedures.
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
– Familiarity with legal case management and document management software.
– Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
– Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
– High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
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Title: Legal Secretary
Company: Robert Half
Location: Southfield, USA
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