Legal Secretary

Litigation Legal Secretary

Seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary with 3+ years of law firm litigation support experience to assist attorneys with court filings, pleadings, document management, and administrative coordination.

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence, memos, pleadings, and engagement letters, including proofreading and redlining for accuracy and formatting.
• Work closely with attorneys and assist with preparation of court filings, pleadings, memoranda, and discovery documents.
• E-file documents with various state and federal courts and agencies.
• Maintain files and organize electronic filings, correspondence, and documents within the firm's document management system (NetDocs).
• Open new client/matter files and run conflict checks.
• Maintain calendars and client contacts.
• Coordinate travel and meeting logistics, including scheduling video conferences, conference calls, conference rooms, equipment requests, and presentation materials.
• Handle additional administrative duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Litigation Legal Secretary.
• Strong organizational and proofreading skills.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience using electronic document management systems and remote collaboration tools such as Zoom, Skype for Business, WebEx, and Microsoft Teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail, strong time management, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to anticipate needs and work independently with minimal direction on routine responsibilities.