Legal Secretary

LeoForce; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

LeoForce in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a mid-level Legal Secretary to support our legal team with administrative tasks, document preparation, and litigation support.

The role involves calendar management, drafting and proofreading legal documents, research, and client liaison. This position offers a contract-to-hire path and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in legal secretary/paralegal or similar role.
• Proficiency in litigation support processes and court procedures.
• Excellent calendaring and schedule management abilities.
• Strong drafting and proofreading of legal documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support, filing court documents and managing case files.
• Manage the legal team's calendar, meetings, court dates, and deadlines.
• Draft and proofread legal documents and correspondence accurately.
• Conduct legal research and summarize laws, decisions and authorities.
• Liaise with clients, court officials and legal professionals professionally.
• Maintain organized filing of case documents and related information.
• Assist in preparing billing and budget reports and tracking hours.

Skills

Litigation support

Calendaring

Legal research

Drafting documents

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research software

Job description

Legal Secretary

Philadelphia,PA, US

6930738

4 hours ago

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $35 - $38 per hour

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Secretary to join our high-performing team. As a Legal Secretary, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our legal team by managing administrative tasks, preparing legal documents, and providing expert litigation support. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional who is passionate about the legal industry and is looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive litigation support, including preparing and filing court documents, managing case files, and assisting with trial preparation.
• Managing the legal team's calendar, scheduling meetings, court dates, and deadlines, ensuring that all appointments are executed smoothly and efficiently.
• Drafting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence, ensuring all materials are accurate and professionally presented.
• Conducting legal research, summarizing laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in legal proceedings.
• Liaising with clients, court officials, and other legal professionals in a professional and courteous manner.
• Maintaining an organized filing system of all important case documents and related information.
• Assisting in the preparation of billing and budget reports, tracking billable hours, and ensuring timely submission of invoices.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience as a legal secretary, paralegal, or in a similar role within the legal industry.
• Profound knowledge of litigation support, legal procedures, protocols, and court systems.
• Exceptional calendaring skills, with the ability to manage multiple schedules and deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality, with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and legal research software.

A bit about us

We are a prominent firm based out of PA

Why join us?

Contract to hire

Benefits offered

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k

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