FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment law firm, is seeking an experienced litigation secretary for its Washington, DC office. The secretary provides direct support to a team of attorneys involved in employment-related litigation before administrative agencies and state and federal courts. The secretary assists attorneys in the delivery of quality legal services to clients who perform complex and specialized legal tasks and work collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. This position supports a group of attorneys as a primary assignment and also provides back-up assistance to others as assigned. If you have experience in a law firm environment, work well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you. Responsibilities:Handles office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls; communicating with clients, court clerks, and outside vendors; responding to emails, and routinely reviewing and following up on client deadlines and calendar appointmentsAssists attorneys in all phases of the litigation discovery process; helping attorneys prepare for hearings, arbitrations, and trials. Performs bates numbering and redacting, and e-files documents with various courtsProcesses monthly expense reports, and upon request, accurately enters, reviews, and revises timekeeper time entriesAccurately formats and proofreads legal documents for grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors, and completeness prior to distribution or filingMaintains and organizes physical and electronic filesExhibits good judgment and organizational skills to receive, record, and disseminate all information on behalf of clients and assigned attorneysCoordinates meeting arrangements (ie, arbitrations, depositions, mediations, etc.)Oversees the conflict check and client intake process for new mattersCompletes assigned tasks as expected. Able to juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and timely seeks assistance when neededApplicants must be able to type at least 65 WPMA high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate or bachelor's degree is a plusMinimum four years of solid litigation experienceIntermediate to advance skills in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), time entry and e-Filing, and knowledge of an electronic document management system is preferredExcellent interpersonal/communication skills, and strong writing/grammar skillsAbility to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines with quick turnaround timesMaintains a positive, "can-do" attitude when dealing with clients, co-workers, and attorneysProven organizational skills, high dependability, initiative, flexibility, resiliency, and a pleasant disposition are essential attributes for this positionQualifications:Applicants must be able to type at least 65 WPMA high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate or bachelor's degree is a plusMinimum four years of solid litigation experienceIntermediate to advance skills in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), time entry and e-Filing, and knowledge of an electronic document management system is preferredExcellent interpersonal/communication skills, and strong writing/grammar skillsAbility to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines with quick turnaround timesMaintains a positive, "can-do" attitude when dealing with clients, co-workers, and attorneysProven organizational skills, high dependability, initiative, flexibility, resiliency, and a pleasant disposition are essential attributes for this positionJob Type: Full-timePay: $75,000.00 per yearBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveReferral programVision insuranceSchedule:Day shiftMonday to FridayEducation:High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)Litigation: 4 years (Required)Work Location: One location