Legal Secretary

Job Summary The legal secretary/administrative assistant supports multiple labor and employment litigation attorneys (4+). This team member will have strong legal and administrative skills, assist with overflow tasks, and adjust coverage as needed. Essential Functions Engage in the work of the attorney by demonstrating knowledge and status of current cases and projects. Provide support for four or more attorneys in employment law matters and backup support as needed. Interact with internal departments, outside agencies, vendors, and clients. Draft, revise, proofread correspondence, pleadings, documents and other materials as directed. Handle a wide variety of complex and confidential time‑sensitive material. Work with teams to complete conflict checks and open new client engagements, assist with billing review, inquiries and collections, and maintain docketing for litigation attorneys. Maintain calendars, CLE reports, and time records. Book and organize travel arrangements as needed; assist with expense reimbursement. Perform various office and client filing tasks. Execute other office administrative functions as needed. Qualifications and Skills At least 3 years of recent experience as a legal administrative assistant in a law firm supporting litigation attorneys; experience with labor and employment law is a plus. Familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures, and with state and federal agencies. Solid understanding of technical legal terminology and experience with electronic court filings. Experience with trial preparation and briefs. Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent proofreading skills. Ability to respond to deadlines timely, balance workload, and take initiative. Proficiency with Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with law firm software such as billing, expense, document management. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a cooperative, small‑office environment within a large firm; communicate with attorneys and support staff at all levels. Reliability with excellent attendance. Educational Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required. 4‑year college degree preferred. For Phoenix, AZ, the expected salary range for this position is between $35.00 and $44.00 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. 401(k) retirement plan. Flexible spending & health savings account. Firm‑paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. Employee assistance program and other firm benefits. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jackson Lewis