Legal Secretary, Product Liability (Defense), Topeka

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.
Benefits
HDHP with HSA or PPO Medical Insurance
24/7 Telehealth Program and 24/7 Nurse line
Mail Order Prescriptions
Maternity Care Program
Dental Insurance with Virtual Dental Visits
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Short-and Long-Term Disability Plans (STD/LTD)
Life Insurance Benefits
Basic Life Insurance + Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
Life/Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vacation/PTO and Sick Time Allowances
401k Plan
Qualified Transportation Benefits
Responsibilities
Preparing e-filings for court
Scheduling depositions involving multiple parties
Maintaining attorneys' calendars
Opening new files
Time entry (Aderant)
Preparing expense reports (ChromeRiver)
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 Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Document Management System (DMS) experience (iManage)
Compensation
$*****–$***** 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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