Legal Secretary

Atlantic Group; Exton (PA); In loco; USD 50.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Atlantic Group in Exton, PA is seeking a Legal Secretary to support attorneys with legal documentation, case management, scheduling, and daily administrative operations in a fast-paced law firm.

You will handle litigation, corporate, real estate, and land use matters, draft and format documents, manage calendars, and coordinate communications with clients, courts, and external parties. A minimum of 3 years of legal secretarial experience and strong organizational skills are required.

Competenze

• 3+ years of legal secretary or legal administrative experience.
• Experience supporting litigation, business law, real estate, or land use matters.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and court filing procedures.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and legal software.

Mansioni

• Draft, format, proofread, and edit legal documents and pleadings.
• Assist with court filings, discovery, and deadline tracking.
• Prepare and organize documentation for business transactions and real estate matters.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, meetings, hearings, and depositions.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and external parties.
• Maintain files, assist with billing and time entry.

Conoscenze

Legal document preparation

Court filing procedures

Multitasking & organization

Communication & discretion

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Legal DMS

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Overview – Legal Secretary

Compensation: $50,000 – $60,000/year

Location: Exton, PA

Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Legal Secretary in Exton, PA for our client, supporting attorneys with legal documentation, case management, scheduling, and administrative operations. This role will assist with litigation, corporate, real estate, and land use matters while ensuring accurate document preparation, organized case files, and timely communication. The ideal candidate brings strong legal administrative experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Responsibilities as the Legal Secretary:

• Legal Document Preparation: Draft, format, proofread, and edit legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Litigation Support: Assist with court filings, discovery documentation, case organization, and tracking legal deadlines.
• Transactional Support: Prepare and organize documentation related to business transactions, real estate matters, and land use proceedings.
• Calendar Management: Coordinate attorney schedules, meetings, hearings, depositions, closings, and important deadlines.
• Client Communication: Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, and external parties regarding legal and administrative matters.
• Administrative Support: Maintain electronic and physical files, assist with billing and time entry, and support daily legal office operations.

Qualifications for the Legal Secretary:

• Experience: 3+ years of legal secretary or legal administrative experience is required, including experience supporting litigation, business law, real estate, or land use matters.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of legal terminology, document preparation, court filing procedures, and legal administrative processes is required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management systems is required, with experience using electronic court filing systems and legal practice management software preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Excellent organizational, proofreading, communication, and time management skills with strong attention to detail, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to support multiple attorneys and competing deadlines are required.