Legal Secretary

Lewis Brisbois; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Sick and vacation time

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Savannah, GA office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking an experienced legal secretary with a minimum of two years of defense civil litigation experience. This role involves working for four attorneys and handling responsibilities like docketing, scheduling, filing documents, and creating legal materials.

Lewis Brisbois offers competitive compensation along with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, sick and vacation time, and growth opportunities within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of defense civil litigation experience.
• Familiarity with Georgia Court Rules and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work for a minimum of four attorneys.
• Docketing and scheduling of appointments.
• Filing and serving documents both state and federal.
• Creating legal documents and opening new matters.
• Processing various financial-related tasks.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Ability to handle confidential information

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Savannah, GA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a legal secretary with litigation experience. The primary responsibilities of this position include working for a minimum of (4) attorneys. Essential functions of this role include docketing, scheduling of appointments including travel, depositions, and various meetings, filing and serving documents both state and federal, creating legal documents, opening new matters, and processing various financial related tasks. Must have two (2) years of defense civil litigation experience and be familiar with all Georgia Court Rules and Procedures.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Job Specifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two (2) years of legal experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment