Litigation Legal Secretary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Sick and vacation time

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP seeks a legal secretary with litigation experience in the Akron office. The role supports four or more attorneys, handling docketing, scheduling, travel, depositions, and meetings, and involves filing and serving court documents.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years of legal experience, strong written and verbal communication, and solid organizational skills. Knowledge of MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of legal experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Docketing for cases and scheduling of appointments, travel, depositions, and meetings.
• Filing and serving documents in state and federal courts.
• Creating legal documents and opening new matters.
• Processing various financial-related tasks.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communicatie

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Confidential information handling

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The Akron, OH office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a legal secretary with litigation experience. The primary responsibilities of this position include working for a minimum of (4) attorneys. Essential functions of this role include docketing, scheduling of appointments including travel, depositions, and various meetings, filing and serving documents both state and federal, creating legal documents, opening new matters, and processing various financial related tasks.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Job Specifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least three plus (3+) years of legal experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

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Minimum Salary

USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $80,000.00/Yr.