Legal Secretary

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support multiple attorneys. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, excellent typing skills, and a strong understanding of legal terminology. This hybrid position requires strong organizational and communication skills to manage a high-volume litigation environment effectively.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of recent legal secretarial experience in a law firm.
• Typing speed of 65+ wpm.
• Knowledge of state and federal rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys by demonstrating knowledge of current cases and projects.
• Prepare and revise correspondence, pleadings, documents, and other clerical tasks.
• Maintain calendars, CLE, reports, and time records.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Proofreading

Interpersonal Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma

Four-year college degree

Tools

Office Suite 2007

Job description

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Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies, and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged, stable, and diverse, sharing our clients' goals of inclusivity and respect for every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in Employment Law and Labor Law for Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”.

The legal secretary will support multiple attorneys by preparing and revising correspondence, pleadings, and documents; maintaining calendars; and managing office and client filings.

The ideal candidate types at least 65+ wpm accurately, is highly organized, detail-oriented, a team player, with at least 3 years of recent legal secretary experience, including electronic filing.

Essential Functions

1. Assist attorneys by demonstrating knowledge of current cases and projects, utilizing available resources efficiently.
2. Support multiple attorneys in employment law matters and provide backup support as needed.
3. Act as liaison between internal departments and outside agencies.
4. Prepare and revise correspondence, pleadings, documents, and other clerical tasks.
5. Handle complex, confidential, and time-sensitive materials.
6. Conduct conflict checks and facilitate new client engagements.
7. Maintain calendars, CLE, reports, and time records.
8. Organize travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, and transportation.
9. Maintain litigation docketing for attorneys.
10. Perform office and client filings; proofread documents.

Qualifications/Skills Required

1. At least 3 years of recent legal secretarial experience in a law firm; labor and employment experience is a plus.
2. Typing speed of 65+ wpm.
3. Knowledge of state and federal rules and procedures.
4. Understanding of legal terminology and court filings.
5. Experience with trial preparation and briefs.
6. Punctuality and excellent attendance.
7. Proficiency in generating Tables of Authorities.
8. Strong communication and proofreading skills.
9. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a high-volume litigation environment.
10. Knowledge of Office Suite 2007, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
11. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a small office environment.

Educational Requirements

1. High School diploma or equivalent required.
2. Four-year college degree preferred.

This is a hybrid position.

Jackson Lewis values diversity and inclusion, striving to create a workplace that reflects various communities and fosters professional growth for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative, Legal, and Other

Industries

• Law Practice, Legal Services, and Courts of Law