Legal Secretary

Posted Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission‑critical connectivity across the United States. With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber‑based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses . ____________________________________________ About the Role: The Legal Secretary provides administrative and organizational support to the legal department, with a primary focus on maintaining and managing the litigation tracker. This role is responsible for ensuring legal matters are accurately logged, deadlines are monitored, case documentation is organized, and reporting is kept current. The ideal candidate is highly detail‑oriented, organized, and able to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism. What You’ll Do: Maintain and update the department’s litigation tracker to ensure all active and closed matters are accurately recorded. Monitor key litigation deadlines, court dates, filing dates, response deadlines, and other case milestones. Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, internal stakeholders, and outside counsel to gather and update case information. Organize, maintain, and retrieve legal files, pleadings, correspondence, discovery materials, and related documentation. Prepare routine legal correspondence, reports, summaries, and status updates. Assist with document management, filing, and record retention in accordance with legal and company requirements. Track invoices, legal spending, and outside counsel information as needed. Support scheduling of meetings, depositions, hearings, and other litigation‑related events. Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of privileged and sensitive legal information. Provide general administrative support to the legal team as assigned. Do You Have: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred. Prior experience in a legal secretary, legal assistant, or administrative support role preferred. Experience supporting litigation matters or working with case management systems is strongly preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Physical Tasks Physical Tasks - Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% | Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lifting -Lowering >1‑15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66% Audio Visual Needs Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100% | Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% Equipment Used in Job Performance Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier ____________________________________________ 401K Plan Health & Flexible Savings Account Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans Educational Assistance Plan Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans. Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience. Notice to Non‑U.S. Citizens: Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non‑U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non‑U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non‑U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements. Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre‑employment screenings, including but not limited to drug‑screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre‑employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third‑party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre‑employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination. #J-18808-Ljbffr