Senior Litigation Legal Secretary - Detail-Driven Support

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

Job summary

Fisher Phillips, LLP is seeking a skilled Litigation Legal Secretary to support attorneys and ensure smooth operation of legal services in Dallas. The role emphasizes calendar management, document formatting, e-filing, and time entry within a premier labor and employment law firm.

Ideal candidates have at least five years of law‑secretary experience, proficiency with Lexis Nexis, Pacer, ECF, Aderant Milana, and Concur, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years as a legal secretary.
• Experience with Lexis Nexis, Pacer, ECF, Aderant Milana and Concur.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and litigation processes.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), DMS, Time Entry, e-filing and databases.

Responsibilities

• Format briefs, pleadings, correspondence and other 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 via Outlook and Aderant Milana.
• Organize travel arrangements for assigned attorneys.
• Enter and review timekeeper timesheets with proper litigation codes.
• Prepare attorney reimbursements and mileage.
• Provide friendly telephone support for attorneys and reception.
• Review vendor invoices and submit payment requests.
• Participate in timely review and submission of pre-bills and client bills.

Skills

Legal terminology

MS Office

Calendar management

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Lexis Nexis

Pacer

ECF

Aderant Milana

Concur

Job description

Fisher Phillips, LLP is seeking a skilled Litigation Legal Secretary to support attorneys and ensure smooth operation of legal services in Dallas. The role emphasizes calendar management, document formatting, e-filing, and time entry within a premier labor and employment law firm.

Ideal candidates have at least five years of law‑secretary experience, proficiency with Lexis Nexis, Pacer, ECF, Aderant Milana, and Concur, and strong MS Office skills.