Legal Secretary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Wilmington (DE); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, a leading AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a legal secretary for its Wilmington, DE office with litigation background. The role supports multiple attorneys by docketing, scheduling, filing and serving court documents, and handling financial-related tasks.

Excellent organization and discretion are essential in a fast-paced environment. The position offers exposure to corporate litigation matters and collaboration within a skilled, growth-minded team.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5–7 years of legal experience
• Corporate litigation experience preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Responsabilidades

• Docket and schedule court appearances, depositions, and meetings
• File and serve documents in state and federal court
• Open new matters and manage matter files
• Process various financial tasks related to the department
• Coordinate travel arrangements and meetings for attorneys
• Prepare and create legal documents as needed

Conocimientos

Docketing

Litigation support

Communication

Organization

Deadline-driven

Confidentiality

Fast-paced

Educación

High school diploma

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The Wilmington, DE 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.

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 five (5) to 7 (seven) years of legal experience
• Corporate litigation experience preferred
• 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

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