Legal Secretary

Nauts, Dwaihy, Beach & Moran, PLLC is seeking an experienced and dependable Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join our team. We are a busy medical malpractice defense law firm looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, professional, and enjoys being an important part of a legal team. About the Position Nauts, Dwaihy, Beach & Moran, PLLC is seeking an experienced and dependable Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join our team. We are a busy medical malpractice defense law firm looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, professional, and enjoys being an important part of a legal team. About the Position The Legal Assistant will provide day-to-day administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling medical malpractice defense matters. The ideal candidate is someone who can stay organized in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of their work. Responsibilities Provide administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal correspondence and documents Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, meetings, depositions, hearings, and other case-related events Assist with preparation and organization of pleadings, discovery, motions, exhibits, and other legal documents E‑file documents with state and federal courts Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings and other litigation‑related matters Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, and other outside parties Assist attorneys with case management and tracking important deadlines Process incoming and outgoing correspondence and case materials Perform other administrative and case-related duties as assigned Qualifications Previous experience as a legal secretary, legal assistant, or litigation assistant preferred Medical malpractice, insurance defense, personal injury, or other litigation experience is a plus Strong organizational and time-management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and assignments Professional demeanor and ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and colleagues Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Adobe Acrobat Experience with electronic court filing systems preferred Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player What We’re Looking For We're looking for more than someone who can simply check boxes on a job description. We want someone who is dependable, organized, proactive, and takes pride in doing things the right way . The right person will become an important part of our team and will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and staff on complex medical malpractice litigation. #J-18808-Ljbffr