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Kutak Rock · 11 hours ago

Legal Secretary, Litigation

Kutak Rock LLP is a leading national law firm seeking a full-time Legal Secretary in their litigation department in Rogers. The role involves providing secretarial support to multiple attorneys, managing documents, maintaining attorney calendars, and assisting with client matters.

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Responsibilities

Prepare, assemble, coordinate and proofread documents, firm standard letters, correspondence, and memorandum to firm format standards
Using internal programs for document revision, clean-up, and comparison
Utilize the firm’s document management system and email integration management system for individual capacity and supported attorneys
Generate, organize, copy, scan and maintain electronic and physical client files
Accurately enter attorney time and expenses into the firm’s timekeeping software; manage accounting deadlines of same
Answers telephones and handles client matters (when appropriate) through telephone and email
Scan documents and send/receive via email for attorneys
Maintain attorney calendars by scheduling appointments for court appearances, conferences and meetings, including receiving court notifications
And scheduling docket matters
File pleadings with the various courts, including online filing systems
Arrange business itineraries by coordinating travel reservations
Assist with and maintain attorney continuing legal education records and bar association memberships
Assist with other duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal terminology knowledgeLitigation experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsAttention to detailVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsConfidentiality

Required

Ability to organize large quantities of information
Ability to work well under the pressures of deadlines and prioritize assignments
Ability to thrive on challenges of fast-paced environment
Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently or unsupervised
Strong attention to detail
Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills
Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle documents and other information with confidentiality and discretion
Excellent interpersonal skills with an aptitude to interface with attorneys, clients, staff, and firm visitors
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel and PowerPoint
High School diploma (or equivalent) required
Minimum of 2 years of legal support experience in a law firm required

Preferred

College degree given preference
Litigation and trial preparation experience preferred

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Dependent Life
Disability
Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Flexible Spending Plan
Health Savings Account
Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits
Discretionary bonuses
Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year
1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked
1 hours of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked
Paid parental leave
Fertility coverage assistance
Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance
Bereavement
Jury duty
Military leave
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care
Domestic Partner Benefits
Commuting Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program

Company

Kutak Rock

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Kutak Rock is a large law firm with over 500 lawyers that specializes in business and corporate law.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

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Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Aaron A. Myers
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Adam R. Baird, LL.M.
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