Legal Secretary

Fisher Phillips LLP; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with profit sharing

Generous paid time off and holidays

Telehealth services

Job summary

Fisher Phillips LLP in Columbia, SC is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to support our attorneys and ensure smooth operation of our litigation practice. This full-time, on-site role requires precise document work and strong organizational skills.

You will format and file briefs, manage calendars, handle time entries, process invoices, arrange travel, and assist with client bills. Proficiency with Lexis, Pacer, ECF, Aderant Milana, Concur, and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma required.
• College degree is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of five years of experience as a legal secretary is required.
• Experience with Lexis Nexis, Pacer, ECF, Aderant Milana and Concur.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and processes in Litigation.

Responsibilities

• Format briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Filing of legal documents with state and federal courts; e-filing knowledge a plus.
• Regularly proofread all documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Update and maintain client files.
• Maintain attorney calendars through Outlook and Aderant Milana.
• Organize travel arrangements for assigned attorneys.
• Enter and review timekeeper timesheets with correct litigation codes.
• Prepare attorney reimbursements and mileage.
• Provide telephone support for assigned attorneys and/or receptionist relief.
• Review vendor invoices and submit payments for client or accounting.
• Participate in timely review and submission of pre-bills and client bills.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Time Entry

E-filing knowledge

Telephone support

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

5+ years legal secretary experience

Tools

Lexis Nexis

Pacer

ECF

Aderant Milana

Concur

Job description

Legal Secretary

Columbia Full time On Site Fisher Phillips a premier international labor and employment law firm is seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Secretary to join our team. In this essential role you will help ensure the smooth operation of our services directly supporting our attorneys in delivering exceptional client service and upholding our commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Formatting briefs pleadings correspondence and other legal documents
• Filing of legal documents with state and federal courts e filing knowledge a plus
• Regularly and accurately proofreads all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filing
• Update and maintaining client files
• Maintain attorney calendars through Outlook and Aderant Milana ie scheduling appointments calendaring due dates etc
• Organize and coordinate travel arrangements for assigned attorneys
• Accurately entering reviewing and revising timekeeper timesheets including consistent identification of litigation codes when applicable
• Preparing attorney reimbursements and mileage
• Consistently providing friendly and helpful telephone support for assigned attorneys andor receptionist relief
• Reviewing and ensuring accuracy of vendor invoices; prepare accurate check requests and timely submit invoices for payment to client or accounting
• Participate in the timely review and submission of pre bills andor client bills

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma required
• College degree is preferred but not required
• A minimum of five years of experience as a legal secretary is required
• Experience with Lexis Nexis Pacer ECF Aderant Milana and Concur
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal terminology legal documents and legal processes in the Litigation Department including the ability to mark and generate a table of contents and table of authorities
• Strong computer proficiency in the use of MS Office Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook Document Management Systems Time Entry e filing and database software

Why Join Us

At Fisher Phillips we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting edge technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways. We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health dental and vision insurance
• 401k with profit sharing
• Generous paid time off and holidays

Your well being is our priority. We offer 247 telehealth services a variety of wellness programs and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle. At Fisher Phillips youll find a workplace that values your health happiness and continued professional development. To learn more about our firm visit us at wwwfisherphillipscom.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race ethnicity religion sex including related medical conditions gender sexual orientation national origin citizenship status veteran status marital status pregnancy age disability or any other protected status in compliance with all applicable laws. The statements in this position description are not necessarily all inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time. Relocation costs are not covered.