Legal Secretary -

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Secretary position in our Boston Office.

The Position

Wilson Elser's Boston office is currently seeking a Legal Secretary to join a leading litigation team

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents
• Prepare court filings, become familiar with court rules and filing procedures
• E-file court filings in both state and federal courts
• Open new matters
• Document management and organization and saving to networks
• Prepare cover letters for attorney bills
• Input billing information into billing software
• Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars
• Manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow up with accounting
• Familiarity with Dropbox and working with large files is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Litigation experience, familiarity with insurance defense a plus
• Familiarity with court procedures and e-filings in Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries supporting a group of attorneys
• Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to multitask
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
• Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills