Litigation Legal Secretary | 70 WPM Typist & Admin Pro

Hall Booth Smith, P.C.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Asheville, North Carolina office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is seeking a legal secretary with two or more years of litigation experience to provide full administrative support to attorneys, including case and calendar management, electronic document handling, typing, proofreading, and entering attorney time.

Responsibilities include opening and closing files, filing with the Courts, and maintaining client guidelines.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of litigation experience.
• Typing speed of 70 wpm is required.
• Accurate typing and strong computer skills.
• Ability to manage attorney calendars and maintain schedules.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes dictation and formats letters, pleadings, and other forms.
• Prepares rough drafts, proofs before finalizing legal documents.
• Files, mails, and distributes documents via Certified, USPS, FedEx, or courier services.
• Open new files, perform conflict checks, and draft engagement letters as requested.
• Enter attorney billable time and balance, ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain attorney calendars with critical dates (answers, depositions, hearings).
• Open and route attorney mail to appropriate counsel.
• Review client bills and invoices for timely payment.

Skills

Typing 70 wpm

Litigation experience

Calendar management

Tools

Document management

Job description

The Asheville, North Carolina office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is seeking a legal secretary with two or more years of litigation experience to provide full administrative support to attorneys, including case and calendar management, electronic document handling, typing, proofreading, and entering attorney time.

Responsibilities include opening and closing files, filing with the Courts, and maintaining client guidelines.