Legal Secretary jobs in Jackson, MS

Technical requirements include:

•  Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint);
•  Experience in Adobe Acrobat, including bates labeling, splitting and combining PDF documents, optimizing and reducing PDF files, etc.;
•  Knowledge of e-filing systems and procedures in state and federal courts;
• Experience and knowledge working with file-sharing tools to share documents;
• Experience with and an understanding of the litigation process, as it pertains to the role of a legal assistant;
• Knowledge of the technology and processes required to assist attorneys with timekeeping, billing, and other administrative tasks;
• Experience working with electronic document management systems; and
• The ability and willingness to quickly adapt to and learn new technology, as needed.

Administrative Requirements include:

• Entering conflicts checks and opening client files;
• Assisting attorneys with scheduling, calendaring, and planning business travel;
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and other third parties at the direction of the attorneys;
• Managing the electronic case files;
• Calendaring and docketing litigation deadlines;
• Assisting attorneys with time entries;
• Preparing attorney and office expenses;
• Processing payment of vender invoices; and
• Assisting with general office duties.