Legal Secretary

Kiernan Trebach LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiernan Trebach LLP, a respected Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm, is seeking a seasoned Litigation Legal Secretary / Assistant in Washington, DC. The role includes supporting multiple lawyers, processing legal documents, and managing case preparations while ensuring a proactive and organized approach. Successful candidates will possess 3-5 years of experience and strong document preparation skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in litigation support.
• Strong knowledge of court submission requirements in DC, MD, and VA.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing outgoing certified mail and subpoenas.
• Drafting, formatting letters, and legal documents.
• Scheduling depositions and managing travel arrangements.

Skills

Document preparation knowledge

Organizational skills

Proactive work style

Document management systems familiarity

Education

High School or GED

Job description

We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.

We are seeking a SEASONED Litigation Legal Secretary / Assistant with 3-5years of experience to join our team. Your role will be to join our team in our Washington, DC office and support multiple lawyers’ litigation matters in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

What You Will Do :

As a Legal Secretary / Assistant in our Washington, DC Office, the following duties would be expected of you :

• Processing of outgoing certified mail documents and subpoenas.
• Drafting and Formatting Letters and Legal Documents
• Scheduling Depositions
• Managing Travel Arrangements
• Time Entry
• Calendar Management
• E-Filing Motions and other Pleadings
• Organizing Discovery Materials
• Trial preparation
• Processing Records
• Managing Expense Reports
• Other General Office Administration Functions

What You Will Bring :

Our ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and the following credentials / skills :

• High School or GED
• Strong working knowledge of document preparation requirements and filing procedures for Court submissions in local Circuit and District Courts – DC, MD, and VA.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proactive work style, taking initiative to anticipate attorney needs.
• Familiarity with document management systems.

Why You'll Love Us :

At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm’s clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.

DEI Statement :

Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

Employment Type : Full Time

Years Experience : 3 - 5 years

Salary : $50,000 - $65,000 Annual

Bonus / Commission : No

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Legal Secretary • Washington, DC, United States