Legal Secretary, Product Liability (defense)

Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP has an opening for an experienced Legal Secretary to support litigation attorneys out of our Kansas City office. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, able to manage busy attorneys and work independently. This position will be 100% remote while we look for larger office space in the Kansas City area. Once our office relocates, this position will become hybrid and will require three (3) days in-office.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to, preparing e-filings for court, scheduling depositions where many parties are involved, maintaining attorneys' calendars, opening new files, time entry (Aderant), preparing expense reports (ChromeRiver), and day-to-day responsibilities.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience
• Minimum of 2 years of e-filing experience
• Product liability experience (defense) strongly preferred
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team, to assist attorneys
• Excellent communication skills, including attention to detail in writing
• Proficient in Microsoft skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Document Management System (DMS) experience (iManage)

Compensation: $30.22-$32.97 per hour (based on a 35-hour work week), DOE

Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, qualified transportation benefits, life insurance, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, and 401(k).

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