Legal Secretary

Fisher Phillips; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off and holidays

Telehealth services

Job summary

Fisher Phillips seeks a skilled Legal Secretary in Columbia, SC to support attorneys and client service in a full-time, on-site capacity. The role emphasizes accurate document work, calendar management, filing, and strong technical proficiency.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a legal secretary, MS Office expertise, and familiarity with Lexis Nexis, ECF, Pacer, Aderant Milana, and Concur. Join a firm committed to excellence and professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• At least 5 years as a legal secretary.
• Experience with Lexis Nexis, Pacer, ECF, Aderant Milana and Concur.
• Proficient in MS Office and time-entry/document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Format briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• File with state and federal courts (e-filing knowledge a plus).
• Proofread documents for accuracy before distribution or filing.
• Update and maintain client files.
• Maintain attorney calendars via Outlook and Aderant Milana.
• Organize travel arrangements for assigned attorneys.
• Enter and review timekeeper timesheets with litigation codes.
• Prepare attorney reimbursements and mileage.
• Provide friendly telephone support for attorneys and receptionist relief.
• Review vendor invoices and submit accurate payments.
• Process pre-bills and client bills.

Skills

5+ years experience

Legal terminology

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Lexis Nexis

Pacer

ECF

Aderant Milana

Concur

Outlook

MS Office Suite

Job description

Location & Employment Type

(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 (i.e. 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 and/or 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 and/or 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.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, generous paid time off, and holidays.
• We offer 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle.
• To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com.

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. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.