Legal Secretary

Lewis Brisbois; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlanta, GA office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking a legal secretary with litigation experience to support a team of attorneys. Primary duties include docketing, scheduling travel and depositions, and filing/state and federal documents.

The role requires 3–5 years of legal experience, strong communication, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Lewis Brisbois provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of legal experience, including 3 years in defense civil litigation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Docketing and scheduling of appointments, travel, depositions, and meetings.
• Filing and serving documents in state and federal courts.
• Creating legal documents and opening new matters.
• Processing various financial related tasks.
• Collaborating with multiple attorneys to support litigation teams.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Atlanta, GA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a legal secretary with litigation experience. The primary responsibilities of this position include working for a minimum of (4) attorneys. Essential functions of this role include docketing, scheduling of appointments including travel, depositions, and various meetings, filing and serving documents both state and federal, creating legal documents, opening new matters, and processing various financial related tasks.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Job Specifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least three (3) to five (5) years of legal experience, including three (3) years of defense civil litigation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

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