Litigation Legal Secretary

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join the Team at a Leading Law Firm: Litigation Legal Secretary Opportunity!

H2: Jackson Lewis . is Seeking a Experienced Litigation Legal Secretary for Employment Law Matters

The Law Firm of Jackson Lewis . is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join our team. With over 950 attorneys located in major cities nationwide, we have been focused on labor and employment law since 1958. Our firm consistently identifies and responds to new ways workplace law intersects business, helping employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies, and business-oriented solutions to cultivate a high-functioning workforce that is diverse, engaged, and stable.

As a Litigation Legal Secretary, you will be responsible for providing support to up to five attorneys in employment law matters, as well as backup support as needed. This role will involve a full range of tasks, including the preparation and revision of correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents, as well as calendar maintenance and electronic transcription. The successful candidate will have at least five years of recent legal secretary experience, including electronic filing, and must be able to type at least 65 words per minute accurately.

Responsibilities:

Provide support to up to five attorneys in employment law matters and backup support as needed.
Answer phones and communicate with clients on a daily basis.
Act as a liaison between internal departments and outside agencies.
Prepare and revise correspondence, pleadings, documents, and other clerical assignments as directed.
Handle a wide variety of complex and confidential time-sensitive material.
Run conflict checks and open new client engagements as requested.
Maintain calendars, CLE, reports, and time records.
Book and organize travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, and transportation.
Complete monthly expense reports for assigned attorneys.
Maintain docketing for litigation attorneys.
Transcribe electronic dictation and schedule depositions.
Perform various office and client filing and proofreading tasks.
Complete other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

At least five years of recent legal secretarial experience within a law firm, with at least two years in the labor and employment field.
Typing speed of at least 65 words per minute.
Familiarity with law firm billing software and state and federal rules and procedures.
Solid understanding of technical legal terminology and court filings.
Experience with trial preparation and briefs.
Punctual with excellent attendance.
Proficient with generating Tables of Authorities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent proofreading abilities.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while balancing a workload.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a cooperative, small office environment and communicate with attorneys and support staff on all levels.

Education Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Four-year college degree preferred.

This is a hybrid position after 90 days of employment.

Salary Information:

Competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
401(k) Retirement Plan.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account.
Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.

At Jackson Lewis, we understand that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better firm. We value having a workforce that reflects the diverse communities in which we work and strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees feel welcome and can thrive professionally. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

If you are a skilled and experienced Litigation Legal Secretary looking for a new opportunity to join a leading law firm, apply today! Our firm values inclusivity and respect for every employee, and we offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Join our team and help us continue to provide excellent legal services to our clients.

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Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account, firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time, employee assistance program and other firm benefits

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legal secretary, administrative support, typing, organization, multi-tasking, detail-oriented, electronic filing, communication, technical terminology, trial preparation, briefs, proofreading, Microsoft Office Suite, interpersonal skills, teamwork

High School diploma or equivalent (4 year college degree preferred)

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by emailing their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed.

Qualification and Experience High School diploma or equivalent (4 year college degree preferred)

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