Legal Secretary / Assistant

Kiernan Trebach LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiernan Trebach LLP, a respected Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm, is seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary/Assistant with 3+ years of experience. The role involves supporting multiple lawyers in litigation matters across several states. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a proactive approach to anticipating attorney needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of document preparation and filing procedures.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Proactive work style

Education

High School or GED

Job description

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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 new Litigation Legal Secretary/Assistant with 3+ years of experience to join our team. Your role will be to join our team in our Boston, MA office and support multiple lawyers’ litigation matters in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Maine courts.

What You Will Do

As a Legal Secretary/Assistant in our Boston, MA 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
• Billing Edits
• Managing Expense Reports
• Other General Office Administration Functions
  
  

What You Will Bring

Our ideal candidate will have 3+ 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 – MA and CT.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• 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

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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