Legal Secretary

Cerami Search Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Collaborative culture

Job summary

A respected law firm in Fort Worth is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Estate Planning practice group. This position requires 3+ years of legal secretarial experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include managing document flow, client communications, and providing comprehensive administrative support. The firm offers a stable environment and competitive compensation. Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced setting and emphasize professionalism and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal secretarial experience (preferably in estate planning).
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to multiple attorneys.
• Prepare, review, proofread, and format legal documents.
• Manage electronic filing with courts and agencies.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, conferences, and appointments.
• Handle client communications professionally via phone and email.
• Manage document flow, filing systems, and records (electronic and paper).
• Arrange travel accommodations and meeting logistics.
• Assist with timekeeping and billing support.
• Maintain forms, templates, and document standards.
• Provide general day-to-day administrative support as needed.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Typing speed 65 WPM

Microsoft Word proficiency

Time entry software proficiency

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Elite Webview

Job description

Our client, a respected Fort Worth law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support its Estate Planning practice group. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys being a key support partner to attorneys and paralegals. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring smooth daily operations, exceptional client service, and efficient document and workflow management.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to multiple attorneys and paralegals
• Prepare, review, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence
• Manage electronic filing with courts and administrative agencies
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, conferences, and appointments
• Handle client communications professionally via phone and email
• Manage document flow, filing systems, and records (electronic and paper)
• Arrange travel accommodations and meeting logistics
• Assist with timekeeping and billing support
• Maintain forms, templates, and document standards
• Provide general day-to-day administrative support as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal secretarial experience (estate planning or similar practice area preferred)
• Typing speed of at least 65 WPM
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF software, document management systems (iManage or similar), and time entry software (Elite Webview or similar)
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Why Join This Firm

• Stable, well-established law firm environment
• Collaborative and professional culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits package based on experience

Cerami Search Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate all applicants based on their qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.