Legal Secretary

LHH; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Job summary

LHH, a highly regarded international law firm, seeks an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy Labor and Employment department in downtown Phoenix. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of litigation secretary experience supporting defense-side attorneys in a mid-sized or large firm.

Competitive compensation includes $75,000–$95,000, annual discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a collaborative culture with strong long-term career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation legal secretary experience
• Experience supporting defense-side attorneys in a law firm environment preferred
• Experience in mid-sized or large law firms
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules, procedures, and e-filing
• Advanced experience preparing TOCs and TOAs using Best Authority
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Demonstrated employment stability and professional tenure

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to multiple litigation attorneys
• Manage state and federal court filings, including e-filings
• Prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
• Create and update Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
• Coordinate case deadlines, calendars, and docketing activities
• Maintain electronic files and document management systems
• Assist with billing, matter administration, and other litigation support responsibilities

Skills

Litigation support

E-filing

Document management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Best Authority

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

A highly regarded international law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy Labor and Employment department in its downtown Phoenix office.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of litigation legal secretary experience supporting defense-side attorneys within a mid-sized or large law firm environment. Candidates with a stable work history, strong litigation support skills, and experience managing complex court filings and deadlines are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to multiple litigation attorneys
• Manage state and federal court filings, including e-filings
• Prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
• Create and update Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
• Coordinate case deadlines, calendars, and docketing activities
• Maintain electronic files and document management systems
• Assist with billing, matter administration, and other litigation support responsibilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation legal secretary experience
• Experience supporting attorneys within a defense-side law firm environment strongly preferred
• Experience working in a mid-sized or large law firm setting
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules, procedures, and e-filing requirements
• Advanced experience preparing TOCs and TOAs using Best Authority
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Demonstrated employment stability and professional tenure

Position Highlights

• Competitive competition: $75,000-$95,000
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and paid holidays
• Opportunity to join a nationally recognized labor and employment law practice
• Collaborative culture with strong opportunities for long-term career growth

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