Litigation Legal Secretary - Hybrid, Expert Support

Fisher Phillips; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, seeks a skilled Litigation Legal Secretary in Dallas. You will format and file legal documents, manage attorney calendars, and coordinate travel while ensuring accuracy and timely billing.

The role requires strong MS Office skills and litigation knowledge, with hybrid work after 90 days. Ideal candidates have five years of legal secretary experience, a high school diploma (college degree preferred), and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as a legal secretary.
• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Experience with Lexis Nexis, Pacer, ECF, Aderant Milana, and Concur.
• Strong MS Office proficiency and document management skills.
• Knowledge of litigation terminology, documents, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Format briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• File documents with state and federal courts (e-filing a plus).
• Proofread documents for accuracy before distribution or filing.
• Update and maintain client files.
• Manage attorney calendars via Outlook and Aderant Milana.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for assigned attorneys.
• Enter and review timekeeper timesheets with litigation codes.
• Prepare attorney reimbursements and mileage.
• Provide telephone support for attorneys and reception relief.
• Review vendor invoices and submit payment requests.
• Assist with pre-bills and client bills.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Calendar management

E-filing

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Lexis Nexis

Pacer

ECF

Aderant Milana

Concur

MS Office

Document Management Systems

Time Entry

e-filing

Job description

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, seeks a skilled Litigation Legal Secretary in Dallas. You will format and file legal documents, manage attorney calendars, and coordinate travel while ensuring accuracy and timely billing.

The role requires strong MS Office skills and litigation knowledge, with hybrid work after 90 days. Ideal candidates have five years of legal secretary experience, a high school diploma (college degree preferred), and proficiency with