Legal Secretary

Fisher & Phillips; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Telehealth services

Wellness programs

Job summary

Fisher Phillips is seeking a skilled Litigation Legal Secretary in Dallas to support our attorneys in delivering exceptional client service. This full-time role offers a hybrid schedule after 90 days, with responsibilities spanning document formatting, e-filing, calendar management, travel coordination, and billing support.

Candidates should have at least five years of legal secretary experience and proficiency with Lexis, Pacer, ECF, Aderant Milana, Concur, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma; college degree preferred.
• At least five years of experience as a legal secretary.
• Experience with Lexis Nexis, Pacer, ECF, Aderant Milana and Concur.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and processes in Litigation.

Responsibilities

• Format briefs, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• File legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing knowledge a plus).
• Proofread documents for accuracy before distribution or filing.
• Update and maintain client files.
• Manage attorney calendars using Outlook and Aderant Milana.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for assigned attorneys.
• Enter, review, and revise timekeeper timesheets with proper litigation codes.
• Prepare attorney reimbursements and mileage.
• Provide telephone support for attorneys and reception relief.
• Review vendor invoices and submit payment requests.
• Assist with pre-bills and client bills submission.

Skills

Litigation terminology

MS Office

Time entry

E-filing know-how

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Lexis Nexis

Pacer

ECF

Aderant Milana

Concur

Job description

(Dallas, Full-time, Hybrid after 90 days)

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a skilled and experienced Litigation 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.

We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, generous paid time off, and holidays.

Your well-being is our priority. We offer 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle. At Fisher Phillips, you’ll find a workplace that values your health, happiness, and continued professional development. 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.