Legal Secretary, Workers’ Comp – In‑Person, Fast‑paced

CIPRIANI & WERNER PC; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Cipriani & Werner P.C. seeks a Legal Secretary for our Columbia, MD office to support the Workers’ Compensation Group. This in-person role handles client communications, file management, and calendar coordination.

Ideal candidates have 2 years of workers’ compensation experience, strong proofreading, and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, and Excel. A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 years of workers’ compensation experience required; 5 years preferred.
• Knowledge of e-filing systems across DC/MD/VA.
• Strong proofreading and MS Office 365 proficiency.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work in a high-volume team environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct contact with clients, courts, and other entities.
• Prepare and maintain physical and electronic client files.
• Schedule appointments and maintain attorney and litigation calendars.
• File pleadings and work on discovery documents and responses.
• Coordinate for a high-speed legal office and manage mail.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

ProLaw

Excel

E-document management software

Job description

Cipriani & Werner P.C. seeks a Legal Secretary for our Columbia, MD office to support the Workers’ Compensation Group. This in-person role handles client communications, file management, and calendar coordination.

Ideal candidates have 2 years of workers’ compensation experience, strong proofreading, and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, and Excel. A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.