Legal Secretary

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Secretary

Morgantown, WV | Full-Time | Law Firm | Litigation Experience Preferred

A growing law firm in Morgantown, WV is seeking an experienced and highly organized Legal Secretary to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys supporting attorneys, managing case information, preparing legal documents, and keeping a busy legal office organized and on schedule.

This role offers a competitive benefits package as well as compensation starting at up to $65,000 annually. 

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of legal secretary or legal administrative experience , with litigation experience strongly preferred. Experience with legal software, Microsoft Office, court filings, and legal document preparation is highly valued.

As a Legal Secretary , you will provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to attorneys while helping ensure cases, deadlines, documents, and client communications are handled accurately and efficiently.

• Prepare, format, proofread, and edit legal documents and correspondence

• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, subpoenas, notices, and other legal documents

• Assist attorneys with litigation and case preparation

• Prepare documents for court filings and other legal proceedings

• File legal documents with courts and other appropriate agencies

• Maintain accurate and organized case files and records

• Track case deadlines, court dates, appointments, and important legal dates

• Assist with document organization, discovery, and case-related administrative tasks

• Perform legal research and administrative support as directed by attorneys

• Manage attorney calendars and schedules

• Schedule meetings, hearings, depositions, and other appointments

• Coordinate court dates and deadlines

• Prepare attorneys for meetings, hearings, and other legal proceedings

• Maintain organized electronic and physical files

• Monitor deadlines and follow up on time-sensitive matters

• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals

• Answer and direct telephone calls

• Receive and respond to routine correspondence

• Process incoming and outgoing mail

• Enter and maintain information accurately in computer systems

• Assist with general legal office administration and clerical duties

• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or Legal Administrative Assistant

• Litigation experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and legal office procedures

• Experience preparing and formatting legal documents

• Familiarity with court filings and legal deadlines

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Experience working with legal software or case management systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong proofreading and editing skills

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Excellent organization and time-management skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and responsibilities

• Ability to work independently while supporting a team of attorneys

• Professional and confidential approach when handling sensitive information

• Familiarity with West Virginia courts and court filing procedures

• Litigation law firm experience

• Experience with pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery, and other litigation documents

• Experience with electronic court filing systems

• Experience supporting multiple attorneys

• Ability to draft and proofread legal documents with minimal supervision

• Experience with legal case management or document management software

This position offers the opportunity to become an important part of a professional legal team while using your existing legal administrative experience in a role with meaningful responsibility.

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant who takes pride in accuracy, organization, confidentiality, and providing excellent support to attorneys and clients, we'd like to hear from you.

For immediate consideration,email resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com

You can also apply directly through this posting.

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