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LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY: Thompson Coburn LLP

Company NameThompson Coburn LLP
Job CategoryClerical/Administrative; Legal
LocationSt. Louis, MO
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience2-5 Years Experience
Date PostedApril 30, 2008
LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY
Thompson Coburn LLP currently has a position available for a full time litigation legal secretary in our St. Louis office. Applicants with over three years of legal experience are preferred. In addition, candidates will be able to accurately type over 70 words per minute and have excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills. Proficiency using Microsoft Word is required. Thompson Coburn LLP seeks applicants that are motivated, self starters who must possess the ability to work independently at times but also, as a part of the litigation team. It is essential for candidates to possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
This position has the following requirements:
  • Generates and finalizes correspondence, memoranda, briefs, appeal forms and all other documentation associated with practice, including extensive document revisions. Prepares e-mails, faxes, photocopies and scan requests as needed.
  • Tracks incoming client data, faxes, etc. and insures that outgoing mail and faxes are timely delivered. If necessary, routes mail to specific delivery service and follows up on timely delivery. Contacts clients or other related parties directly as may be required within framework of departmental practice.
  • Maintains calendar and departmental deadline reminder systems as well as firm docketing and master calendar system and reviews to ensure that tasks are timely completed.
  • Opens new files, requests conflict of interest checks with appropriate department. Conducts periodic review for possible storage of older files; prepares files to be closed. Maintains files, manages high volume of filing and assists with general organization and maintenance of departmental file room.
  • Maintains good public relations with clients and county and/or court personnel; observes confidentiality of attorney-client relationship; receives clients and visitors (occasionally);
  • Assists with bill finalization (as requested) or other related tasks.
  • Works closely with administrative support staff (office services, receptionists, business office, etc.); insures that attorney, paralegal and practice area assistants’ timesheets are entered and released in a timely manner.
  • Assists with meeting all departmental deadlines and works with all other departmental members as time permits facilitating smooth work flow particularly during heavier work periods (as well as any other administrative duties as time permits or as may be requested in other departments).
Thompson Coburn LLP, is a large full service, multi-state firm with offices in Chicago, St. Louis, Southern Illinois and Washington D.C. At Thompson Coburn, our behavior and the expectations we have of ourselves are guided by the values that we hold in the highest regard: integrity, a passion for excellence, a focus on serving the client, a value of diversity, innovation, creativity, trust and loyalty. Within the Firm, we value each other as people and colleagues. In addition to the exceptional working environment and a competitive salary, Thompson Coburn provides the following benefit options are available to qualifying employees:
  • Medical Insurance through United Healthcare
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance & ADD policies
  • Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Firm paid 401(k) & Profit Sharing plans
  • Paid parking Downtown or parking stipend for Metro
  • Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums, dependent care and medical reimbursement)
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Firm Sponsored Wellness Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Long Term Care
  • Backup Child Care
Candidates interested in applying to Thompson Coburn LLP are required to complete our online application, which can be found by visiting the site below.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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