Legal Secretary

Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our team. This position requires a comprehensive skill set, team player attitude, and the ability to manage an active litigation desk.

Summary: Legal Secretaries provide secretarial and case management support to attorneys. Secretaries in our office take an active role in managing the litigation process from start to finish.

Secretaries should have a strong knowledge of litigation processes and procedures, case management experience, be competent with calendaring appearances and deadlines, and have knowledge of court rules and procedures, both state and federal.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Manage and coordinate attorney schedules;
• Transcribe and/or finalize attorney drafts, and proofread legal documents;
• File documents with various entities and courts, including researching court rules as necessary;
• Calendar case and court deadlines using Compulaw;
• Communicate with clients, experts, doctors’ offices, and other law firms;
• Compose correspondence and legal documents including deposition notices, discovery, expert disclosures, complaints, etc.;
• Schedule court hearings and witnesses for trial;
• Assist with preparing jury questionnaire, motions in limine, and exhibit compilation;
• Prepare client disbursement disclosure forms;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications: Three years of prior experience as a Legal Secretary is required. The position requires proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office programs, PDF software, and basic office equipment. The ability to use proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar is necessary, as well as sharp attention to detail. Employees should be proficient in formatting a wide variety of documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and other legal material. Qualified persons should be motivated, self-directed, and detail oriented.

This is an on-site position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Litigation: 2 years (Preferred)
• Legal Secretary: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person