Legal Secretary

RemotePeople; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable, in-office role

Job summary

RemotePeople in Dallas seeks an experienced Legal Secretary to support attorneys with day-to-day case and document management. You will prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, manage calendars, and e-file with courts, while greeting clients and handling communications.

The role requires 2+ years of legal secretarial experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and excellent organizational abilities. This is an in-office position with a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal secretary or legal administrative experience.
• Familiarity with e-filing systems and court procedures a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, and deadline tracking (including court filing deadlines).
• E-file documents with state and federal courts.
• Answer phones, greet clients, and manage general office communications.
• Maintain physical and electronic case files.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff as needed.
• Handle billing/timekeeping support tasks as requested.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills and 9.

Professional communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management software

E-filing systems

Job description

A busy law practice in the Dallas area is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support attorneys with day-to-day case and document management. This is a great fit for someone who thrives in a fast-paced office and enjoys being the backbone of a legal team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, and deadline tracking (including court filing deadlines)
• E-file documents with state and federal courts
• Answer phones, greet clients, and manage general office communications
• Maintain physical and electronic case files
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff as needed
• Handle billing/timekeeping support tasks as requested

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal secretary or legal administrative experience
• Familiarity with e-filing systems and court procedures a plus
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management software
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressure

What's Offered

• Stable, in-office role with a supportive team