Legal Secretary

Robert Half is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support a busy legal entity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate with strong organizational skills, a sense of urgency, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to litigation attorneys
• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and discovery materials
• File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, meetings, and deadlines
• Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reporting as needed
• Manage case files, both electronic and physical, ensuring accuracy and organization
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors professionally
• Assist with trial preparation, including document management, exhibit preparation, and coordination of logistics
• Track deadlines and support attorneys in meeting court and client requirements
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a legal secretary, with a focus on litigation
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and legal terminology
• Experience with state and federal court filings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, and legal software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Compensation

About Us

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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