Legal Secretary

Cassiday Schade LLP; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil litigation defense firm offers an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary with 5+ years of experience in its Merrillville office. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office, while having a background in civil litigation and trial work. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will be appreciated, and enjoy excellent benefits in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary.
• Experience in civil litigation required.
• Some experience with trial work is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to attorneys with high-level administrative duties.
• Transcribe legal documents and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate with clients and manage case files.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Skilled typist

Competent transcription abilities

Familiarity with medical terminology

Working knowledge of court procedure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Legal Secretary – Cassiday Schade LLP, a mid-sized regional civil litigation defense firm, has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary with 5+ years of experience for its Merrillville Office.

Candidate must be a team player with strong communication skills, the ability to multi-task and work independently as well as part of a team. Candidate must be a skilled typist with competent transcription abilities along with proficiencies in Microsoft Office. Ideal candidate will have some familiarity with medical terminology, a working knowledge of court procedure including electronic filing, and some experience with trial work. Civil litigation experience required. Excellent benefits and a salary commensurate with skills.

Company Description

ABOUT CASSIDAY SCHADE LLP

Cassiday Schade LLP is a litigation law firm headquartered in Chicago, with a presence throughout the Midwest. We focus on providing our clients with exceptional and efficient representation and act as national or regional counsel for clients facing nationwide exposures. With experience in virtually all areas of civil litigation, we have a diverse client base and our attorneys provide companies of various sizes with extensive trial experience and case preparation acumen. Throughout our history, we have represented individuals and companies in a variety of industries, including long-term care, insurance, financial services, manufacturing, construction, professional services and transportation. In addition to trial and appellate work, we provide both organizations and individuals with the tools to analyze and prevent risk before litigation arises.