Litigation Secretary

at  SREENIVASAN CHAMBERS LLC

Sreenivasan Chambers LLC is hiring a Litigation Secretary to support our team. Candidate must have relevant experience as a litigation secretary and/or have completed a diploma in law. If you think you are a good fit for us, please apply to jason@sreenivasanchambers.com with (1) your recent CV and (2) a cover letter or email explaining why you are the right person for the job .

ABOUT US:

We are a boutique law firm founded by Senior Counsel N Sreenivasan. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality legal services to our clients, with a focus on Litigation and Dispute Resolution. Employees who join us can expect a collaborative and supportive work environment.

JOB SUMMARY:

You will be responsible for providing administrative support to our lawyers. You should be able to work independently, manage multiple tasks efficiently, and have a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct conflict checks and client due diligence;
• File opening and letters of engagement;
• File and document management including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, travel bookings, printing and saving documents;
• Conduct various searches such as business profile, people profile and cause book searches;
• Support lawyers in hearing / trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing trial bundles and basic e-filing;
• Assist in recording time entries and claims / expenses;
• Handle phone calls, emails, and other communications;
• Arrange for registered post, dispatches and service of process; and
• Pantry and receptionist duties where required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience as a Litigation Secretary or in a similar role.
• Diploma in law or higher.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and Court rules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive), legal software (e.g. Clio).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and prioritize tasks effectively.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

ADDITIONAL QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience handling law firm accounts and claims.
• Experience with billing software and time tracking systems.
• Familiarity with ICMS and e-Litigation.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to work.

• Conduct conflict checks and client due diligence;
• File opening and letters of engagement;
• File and document management including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, travel bookings, printing and saving documents;
• Conduct various searches such as business profile, people profile and cause book searches;
• Support lawyers in hearing / trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing trial bundles and basic e-filing;
• Assist in recording time entries and claims / expenses;
• Handle phone calls, emails, and other communications;
• Arrange for registered post, dispatches and service of process; and
• Pantry and receptionist duties where required