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Enter all required scheduling and dates in the program\nTrack, compile, organize, and submit expense reimbursements and vendor invoices into the firm’s finance database (Chrome River)\nAssist with closing files per department protocol upon file conclusion\nCoordinate details for client/guest meetings, including breakfasts, lunches, and dinners\nAssist in obtaining and reserving conference rooms for depositions and meetings, including confirming videoconferencing needs and attendee numbers\n Must have at least 5-7 years legal and/or executive secretarial experience\nExtensive and thorough working knowledge of software applications as tools to complete assigned tasks, preferably iManage/DeskSite/WorkSite, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, InTapp, Big Hand, Docket Enterprise, DTE, ChromeRiver\nPrior demonstrated experience with court electronic filings (federal and state). 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