Legal Secretary, Employment Litigation Team

Jackson Lewis LC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. in Tampa is seeking a highly organized legal secretary to support multiple labor and employment litigation attorneys. A minimum of 3 years' litigation secretary experience (including e-file) is required.

Responsibilities include drafting and revising correspondence and pleadings, calendar maintenance, deposition scheduling, travel arrangements, billing assistance, and client communication. A High School diploma is required; a 4-year college degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years recent experience in a legal administrative assistant role within a law firm supporting litigation attorneys.
• Experience with labor and employment law is a plus.
• Familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures, as well as procedures with state and federal agencies.
• Solid understanding of technical legal terminology as well as court filings.
• Experience with trial preparation and briefs.
• Punctual with excellent attendance.
• Strong proofreading skills.
• Proficient with Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and law firm software is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a cooperative, small office environment.

Responsibilities

• Support four+ attorneys in employment law matters and backup as needed.
• Prepare/revise correspondence, pleadings, documents and other clerical assignments.
• Maintain calendars, CLE, reports and time records.
• Book and organize travel arrangements; assist with expense reimbursement.
• Maintain docketing for litigation attorneys.
• Transcribe electronic dictation and schedule depositions.
• Other office and client filing as needed.
• Proofread documents and communicate with clients regularly.
• Assist with billing review, inquiries and collections.

Skills

Litigation secretary experience

Labor and employment law knowledge

Proficient with Microsoft Office

E-filing

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Proofreading

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Billing support

Calendar management

Education

High School diploma

4-year college degree preferred

Tools

Office Suite

Billing software

Document management systems

Job description

Jackson Lewis P.C. in Tampa is seeking a highly organized legal secretary to support multiple labor and employment litigation attorneys. A minimum of 3 years' litigation secretary experience (including e-file) is required.

Responsibilities include drafting and revising correspondence and pleadings, calendar maintenance, deposition scheduling, travel arrangements, billing assistance, and client communication. A High School diploma is required; a 4-year college degree is preferred.