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Legal Secretary

Robert Half Careers

Job Description
Job Description

Exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join a sophisticated BIG FIRM!

An international law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with 5+ years of litigation support experience to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to support high-level attorneys within a sophisticated and collaborative law firm environment.

We have placed people at this firm who love the work and the firm's environment!

Highlights

  • Prestigious international law firm platform
  • Sophisticated litigation practice
  • Competitive compensation + bonus potential
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Stable, team-oriented environment
  • Long-term growth opportunity

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys
  • Prepare, revise, and format legal documents and correspondence
  • Handle state and federal court filings
  • Manage calendaring, deadlines, and scheduling
  • Coordinate meetings, depositions, travel, and client communications
  • Maintain case files and assist with trial preparation
  • Process time entries and expense reports

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of legal secretary experience within a law firm environment
  • Strong experience with both state and federal court filings
  • Excellent knowledge of court rules, calendaring, and litigation procedures
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology platforms
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple attorneys

This is an outstanding opportunity for a polished legal support professional seeking sophisticated work, stability, and the resources of a respected international law firm.

To apply, please submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove < at > RobertHalf. < com >

• At least 3 years of experience supporting civil or commercial litigation matters in a law firm or similar legal environment.
• Hands-on experience with court filings, particularly within state courts; federal filing exposure is also valued.
• Strong calendaring and deadline management skills, including familiarity with litigation docketing practices.
• Working knowledge of court rules and the ability to research jurisdiction-specific filing requirements.
• Advanced formatting skills for legal documents, including attention to fonts, spacing, tables of contents, and overall presentation quality.
• Comfort using legal technology and document tools, including PDF editing, electronic file organization, and case management platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational ability, and follow-through when handling time-sensitive assignments.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.
Vacancy posted 7 hours ago
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