Senior Legal Secretary - Litigation Support

Fisher & Phillips; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off

Holidays

Telehealth

Wellness programs

Job summary

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm in Columbia, seeks a skilled Legal Secretary to support attorneys and ensure exceptional client service. The role emphasizes calendar management, document formatting, e-filing, and timekeeping, with collaboration across teams.

Ideal candidates bring at least five years of legal secretarial experience, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with Aderant Milana, Lexis Nexis, and Concur.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• At least five years of experience as a legal secretary.
• Experience with Lexis Nexis, Pacer, ECF, Aderant Milana, and Concur.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and processes in Litigation.
• Proficient in MS Office, Document Management Systems, Time Entry, e-filing and databases.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma

College degree

Tools

Lexis Nexis

Pacer

ECF

Aderant Milana

Concur

MS Office

Outlook

Time Entry

Document Management Systems

E-filing

Job description

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm in Columbia, seeks a skilled Legal Secretary to support attorneys and ensure exceptional client service. The role emphasizes calendar management, document formatting, e-filing, and timekeeping, with collaboration across teams.

Ideal candidates bring at least five years of legal secretarial experience, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with Aderant Milana, Lexis Nexis, and Concur.