Legal Secretary

Premier Law firm is currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their dynamic team. This firm is renowned for its commitment to excellence and is looking for a Legal Secretary with a minimum of 4 years of recent secretarial litigation experience to contribute to their continued success.

Experience in employment law, professional liability, and general liability defense is preferred. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a solid grasp of civil litigation, possess exceptional calendaring and organizational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and the capacity to thrive independently within a bustling office setting.

This is a hybrid position - 3 days in office.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Editing and finalizing various legal documents, letters, and reports.
• Manually managing calendars (utilizing Outlook).
• Handling filings with both state and federal courts, including electronic filings.
• General administrative tasks encompassing phone correspondence, expense reports, travel arrangements, and the efficient management of attorneys' schedules.
• Efficiently juggling multiple cases and supporting several attorneys.
• Excelling both as an independent worker and as a team player.

Minimum Qualifications :

• 4+ years of recent litigation experience, preferably in eemployment law, professional liability, and general liability defense.
• Experience with state and federal court filing, including e-filing experience
• Adept knowledge of calendaring, encompassing state and federal court regulations, dates, and procedures, sans reliance on calendaring software.
• Proficiency in using various technical tools, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Competence in preparing Tables of Authorities (TOA) and Tables of Contents (TOC) within Word.
• History of crafting diverse legal documents such as motions (e.g., MSJs), discovery materials, pleadings, and judicial council forms.
• Outstanding communication abilities, coupled with a highly organized nature.
• Familiarity with software applications like iManage, Coyote Analytics, Westlaw - Deadline Assistant, and PACER.
• Capacity to adeptly handle multiple tasks concurrently, even under pressure.
• Openness to constructive feedback and adeptness at working independently with minimal supervision while delivering results.
• Demonstrated teamwork orientation.
• Proficiency in technology and a quick, efficient work style, all while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Collaboration skills, contributing to a shared mission with colleagues.
• A proactive attitude, including a willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• A strong work ethic and commitment to the role.

Why Choose This Firm :

This law firm is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

Joining their team offers the following benefits :

• Competitive compensation packages based on experience.
• Comprehensive dental, medical, and vision insurance coverage along with a 401k plan.
• Dedication to maintaining a healthy work-life balance with a Hybrid schedule
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• The opportunity to work alongside a dynamic and talented group of professionals.
• Open, honest, and transparent communication within the firm.

Salary commensurate with candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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