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Legal Secretary

$75k - $85k

Lewis Brisbois

Legal Secretary Position

The Newark, NJ office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a legal secretary with litigation experience. The primary responsibilities of this position include working for a minimum of four attorneys. Essential functions of this role include docketing, scheduling of appointments including travel, depositions, and various meetings, filing and serving documents both state and federal, creating legal documents, opening new matters, and processing various financial related tasks. Proficiency in iManage, Aderant programs (especially Expert Assistant), Chrome River, Word, Excel, Zoom Workplace, electronic filing in NY and NJ (both for state courts and federal courts) is strongly desired.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Job Specifications/Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least three years of legal experience
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
  • Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

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Salary Range

USD $75,000.00/Yr. to USD $85,000.00/Yr.

Lewis Brisbois
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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