Senior Legal Secretary – Litigation & E-Filing Expert

Fisher Phillips LLP

Berkeley Heights (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 52,000 - 74,000

Full time

33 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
401(k) with profit sharing
Generous paid time off and holidays
24/7 telehealth services
Wellness programs

Job summary

Fisher Phillips LLP seeks an experienced Legal Secretary to support our attorneys, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional client service. The role includes formatting and filing legal documents, calendar management, travel arrangements, transcription, and time-entry oversight.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of legal secretarial experience, proficiency with Pacer/ECF/Aderant/Concur, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
  • Minimum of five years of experience as a legal secretary.

Responsibilities

  • Format briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.
  • File legal documents with state and federal courts (NJ/NY e-filing).
  • Proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintain client files and attorney calendars.
  • Coordinate travel for assigned attorneys.
  • Transcribe and review timesheets with litigation codes.
  • Prepare reimbursements and mileage for attorneys.
  • Provide telephone support to attorneys and reception staff.
  • Review vendor invoices and submit payment requests.
  • Organize attorney notes and filings in document management system.
  • Assist in timely submission of pre-bills and client bills.

Skills

Listening skills
Communication
Time management

Education

High school diploma (college preferred)

Tools

Pacer
ECF
Aderant Expert Time
Docketing Software
Concur
MS Office

Job description

Fisher Phillips LLP seeks an experienced Legal Secretary to support our attorneys, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional client service. The role includes formatting and filing legal documents, calendar management, travel arrangements, transcription, and time-entry oversight.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of legal secretarial experience, proficiency with Pacer/ECF/Aderant/Concur, and strong MS Office skills.

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