Litigation Secretary

Fisher Phillips LLP; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with profit sharing

Paid time off and holidays

Telehealth services

Job summary

Fisher Phillips LLP in Atlanta is seeking a skilled Litigation Secretary to support attorneys, manage calendars, file court documents, and handle travel and timekeeping tasks. You will ensure accuracy in documents and provide exceptional client service in a fast-paced legal setting.

The role requires 5+ years of litigation secretary experience, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with Lexis Nexis, Pacer/ECF, CompuLaw and Concur.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a litigation secretary.
• Experience with Lexis Nexis, Pacer/ECF, CompuLaw and Concur.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, documents and processes.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Format briefs, pleadings, correspondence and other legal documents.
• File documents with state and federal courts; e-filing knowledge required.
• Proofread documents for accuracy before distribution or filing.
• Maintain client files and attorney calendars (Outlook, CompuLaw).
• Coordinate travel arrangements for assigned attorneys.
• Enter and review timekeeper timesheets with litigation codes.
• Prepare attorney reimbursements and mileage requests.
• Provide telephone support to attorneys and reception coverage.
• Review vendor invoices and submit payment requests to accounting.
• Assist with pre-bills and client bills review and submission.

Skills

Legal terminology

MS Office

Calendar management

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Lexis Nexis

Pacer

ECF

CompuLaw

Concur

Outlook

Job description

Atlanta Full time Hybrid Fisher Phillips a premier international labor and employment law firm is seeking a skilled and experienced Litigation Secretary to join our team In this essential role you will help ensure the smooth operation of our services directly supporting our attorneys in delivering exceptional client service and upholding our commitment to excellence

Key Responsibilities

Formatting briefs pleadings correspondence and other legal documentsFiling of legal documents with state and federal courts e filing knowledge is a mustRegularly and accurately proofreads all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filingUpdating and maintaining client filesMaintaining attorney calendars through Outlook and CompuLaw ie scheduling appointments calendaring due dates etcOrganize and coordinate travel arrangements for assigned attorneysAccurately enters reviews and revises timekeeper timesheets including consistent identification of litigation codes when applicablePreparing attorney reimbursements and mileageConsistently providing friendly and helpful telephone support for assigned attorneys andor receptionist reliefReviewing and ensuring accuracy of vendor invoices; prepare accurate check requests and timely submit invoices for payment to client or accountingParticipates in the timely review and submission of pre bills andor client bills

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma required College degree is preferred but not requiredA minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation secretary is requiredExperience with state and federal filing Lexis Nexis Pacer ECF CompuLaw and ConcurDemonstrated knowledge of legal terminology legal documents and legal processes in the Litigation Department including the ability to mark and generate a table of contents and table of authoritiesStrong computer proficiency in the use of MS Office Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook Document Management Systems Time Entry e filing and database software

Why Join Us At Fisher Phillips

We recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting edge technology Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary Our comprehensive benefits package includes health dental and vision insurance a 401k with profit sharing generous paid time off and holidays Your well being is our priority We offer 247 telehealth services a variety of wellness programs and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle At Fisher Phillips youll find a workplace that values your health happiness and continued professional development To learn more about our firm visit us at wwwfisherphillipscom

Equal Opportunity Employer Fisher Phillips

is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race ethnicity religion sex including related medical conditions gender sexual orientation national origin citizenship status veteran status marital status pregnancy age disability or any other protected status in compliance with all applicable laws

The statements in this position description are not necessarily all inclusive Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time Relocation costs are not covered