Legal Secretary

We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy legal team. This Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing litigation support tasks, maintaining organized case activity, and handling time-sensitive legal documentation. The role requires strong coordination skills, sound judgment, and the ability to keep attorneys and case matters on track in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare, format, and submit legal documents through electronic filing systems while ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Maintain attorney calendars by coordinating hearings, filings, meetings, and other case-related commitments with close attention to scheduling changes.
• Draft, revise, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, and other legal materials from dictation, notes, and attorney direction.
• Monitor litigation timelines and track important dates to help keep civil and defense matters progressing efficiently.
• Organize case files, records, and supporting documentation so information is accurate, accessible, and up to date.
• Communicate with courts, clients, and outside counsel regarding filings, scheduling, and document coordination as needed.
• Review documents for completeness, formatting, and procedural accuracy before submission or distribution.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to attorneys handling civil litigation matters.
• Assist with managing document flow, follow-up items, and general office support related to active defense litigation cases.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience working as a Legal Secretary or in a similar legal support role.
• Hands-on experience with electronic filing and court filing procedures.
• Background supporting civil litigation matters, including defense litigation work.
• Strong calendar management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in preparing documents from dictation and attorney instructions.
• Solid understanding of legal document formatting, filing requirements, and court-related procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Compensation

$22.00-$24.00 Hourly

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