Legal Secretary: Litigation Support & E-Filing Expert

Fisher Phillips LLP; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off and holidays

24/7 telehealth

Job summary

Fisher Phillips LLP in Berkeley Heights, NJ is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to support our attorneys, format briefs, file court documents, manage calendars and travel, and ensure timely billing.

This role requires at least five years of experience, a high school diploma (college degree preferred), proficiency in MS Office, e-filing, and time entry systems like Aderant. The firm offers comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a legal secretary.
• Experience with Pacer, ECF, Aderant Expert Time, Docketing Software, and Concur.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, documents and processes in Litigation, including TOC/TOA generation.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, DMS, Time Entry, e-filing, and database software.
• Dictation transcription and use of transcription software (BigHand) required.

Responsibilities

• Format briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• File legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing for NJ/NY).
• Proofread documents for accuracy before distribution or filing.
• Update and maintain client files.
• Maintain attorney calendars via Outlook and Aderant Milana.

Skills

Listening skills

Transcription

Legal terminology

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Pacer

ECF

Aderant Expert Time

Docketing Software

Concur

MS Office

Document Management Systems

Job description

Fisher Phillips LLP in Berkeley Heights, NJ is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to support our attorneys, format briefs, file court documents, manage calendars and travel, and ensure timely billing.

This role requires at least five years of experience, a high school diploma (college degree preferred), proficiency in MS Office, e-filing, and time entry systems like Aderant. The firm offers comprehensive benefits and professional development.