Legal Secretary - Litigation

White and Williams LLP

Morristown (NJ)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Employee Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) and Firm Match

Family and Medical Leave

Vacation, Sick and Personal Time

Vision Insurance

Job summary

A multi-practice law firm in Morristown is seeking a Legal Secretary to support attorneys in the Litigation department. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of legal secretary experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, managing calendars, and assisting with court filings. The firm offers a collaborative work environment, comprehensive health benefits, and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of legal secretary experience.
Experience with a litigation practice; insurance coverage is preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to multitask and support multiple attorneys.
Excellent communications skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
Manage attorney calendars and coordinate meetings.
Handle court filings, including e‑filing.
Assist with billing and time entries.
Perform other secretarial and administrative functions.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Litigation practice knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Multitasking ability

Excellent communication skills

Job description

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Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

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Senior HR Professional at White and Williams LLP specializing in HR Operations

The Morristown office of White and Williams LLP, a large multi-practice law firm, is seeking a Legal Secretary with at least 3 years of experience to support attorneys in the Litigation department. Job responsibilities include preparing and proofreading legal documents and correspondence, managing attorney calendars and coordinating meetings, handling New York, New Jersey, and federal court filings (including e‑filing), assisting with billing and time entries, and other secretarial and administrative functions.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of legal secretary experience
Experience with a litigation practice; insurance coverage is preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to multitask and support multiple attorneys
Excellent communications skills

Why Work At White and Williams?

People choose to work at White and Williams because they want to be a part of an ethical, fair and professional work environment. White and Williams strives to recruit and maintain a workforce of highly motivated individuals. Our employees are carefully trained and mentored to succeed. We enjoy a culture of open doors, first names and hard work! Our friendly, flexible and open atmosphere has been enjoyed and supported by our employees throughout the years. We are team players with one common goal – meeting our clients’ needs.

We are committed to equal opportunity employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity from recruitment through employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or preference, national origin, veteran status or disability, consistent with business necessity and safe performance on the job.

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