Legal Secretary

Overview

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm with offices in all 50 States, has an immediate opening for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary in its Albuquerque office. The qualified candidate must have a significant understanding of New Mexico Court rules, docketing, and e-filing procedures in both Federal & State Courts. Ideal candidates should also have 5 or more years of experience working in a fast-paced defense firm.

This is a full-time position. We offer competitive compensation and a full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Disability, Parental Leave & Life Insurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform administrative responsibilities and collaborate with attorneys, legal support staff and various firm departments.
• Open new matters, interface with and establish ongoing positive business relationships with clients.
• Docket deadlines in firm’s docketing program, Milana.
• Create, format, edit, proofread, and manage Word documents.
• Draft routine correspondence and forms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a litigation-focused legal administrative assistant required.
• Ability to adapt to changes in work environment and manage competing demands from multiple attorneys, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism.
• Strong technical, organizational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with and knowledge of e-filing in state and federal court.
• Some college preferred.
• Experience with Milana a plus.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume.

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