Legal Administrative Assistant / Legal Secretary

Bowman-and-Brooke-LLP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life & disability

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Nine holidays

Casual environment

Job summary

Bowman and Brooke LLP in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant (Legal Secretary) to join our team. You will work with attorneys and paralegals to ensure clients receive best-in-class service with attention to detail and strong communication.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of legal experience in civil litigation, familiarity with NC rules and procedures, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience required.
• Civil litigation experience required.
• Knowledge of North Carolina rules and procedures preferred.
• Demonstrated employment stability.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside attorneys and paralegals to ensure best-in-class service for clients.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence.
• File documents in state and federal courts.
• Create and save documents and emails to iManage in accordance with firm policy.
• Experience obtaining documents from online court directories.
• Schedule meetings and calendar commitments.
• Calendaring legal due dates in CompuLaw.
• Make travel arrangements and process expense reports.
• Process client disbursements and AP invoices.
• Organize and maintain case files.
• Support Bowman and Brooke administrative needs across the team.

Skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Exceptional communication skills

Overtime willingness

Heavy computer use

Tools

iManage

CompuLaw

Job description

Bowman and Brooke LLPis a national product liability law firm with more than 200 lawyers in 17 offices known for defending household name manufacturers of motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer products in high exposure, technically intricate lawsuits throughout all 50 states. We have surpassed our 1,000thtrial milestone, affirming our rank as one of the foremost product liability trial firms in the country.

We are actively searching for an experiencedLegal Administrative Assistant (Legal Secretary)to join our team in ourCharlotte, NC office. Our legal administrative assistants play a vital role on our case teams and are respected for their ideas and contributions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task. Your confidence and communication skills will help you develop strong professional relationships with our team.

Job Responsibilities

As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you will work alongside attorneys and paralegals to ensure our clients receive best-in-class service.

Skills

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence
• File documents in state and federal courts
• Prepare binders for attorneys and judges
• Create and save documents and emails to iManage (document management system) in accordance with firm policy
• Experience with obtaining documents from online court directories
• Schedule meetings and other calendar commitments
• Calendaring legal due dates in CompuLaw
• Make travel arrangements and process expense reports
• Process client disbursements and AP invoices
• Organize and maintain case files
• Supporting overall Bowman and Brooke administrative needs by assisting team members where needed

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Exceptional computer skills
• Ability to work overtime when the need arises
• Heavy computer use

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of legal experiencerequired
• Civil Litigation experiencerequired
• Knowledge of North Carolina rules and procedures preferred
• Demonstrated employment stability

Benefits:

• We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• firm paid life, disability, domestic partner benefits
• a generous paid time off policy
• retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions
• nine paid holidays
• well-being programs and activities
• a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling
• and more! We enjoy a casual atmosphere and attire.

Visit us on the web to learn more about our firm: www.bowmanandbrooke.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer