Experienced Legal Secretary

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Experienced Legal Secretary to join our dynamic legal team. In this pivotal role, you will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support across a variety of practice areas, ensuring smooth and efficient operations within the firm. Your expertise will help facilitate complex legal processes, manage case files, and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your organizational skills and legal knowledge will make a meaningful impact.

Duties

• Prepare, review, and draft legal documents including contracts, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
• Manage case files using document management systems such as MyCase and QuickBooks Online, ensuring all records are accurate, organized, and up-to-date.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and other resources to support case strategies across diverse practice areas including real estate, estate planning, family law, probate and civil litigation support.
• Coordinate client interviews and meetings; handle confidential information with discretion while maintaining professional communication standards.
• Assist attorneys with project management tasks related to litigation timelines, procedural law compliance, and case development.
• Proofread and transcribe legal documents; ensure all materials meet procedural requirements and are error-free.
• Support the firm’s administrative functions by managing calendars, scheduling appointments, answering phones with professional etiquette, and handling correspondence efficiently.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar legal support role with extensive knowledge of law office procedures.
• Strong familiarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw.
• Experience with document review and case management systems like iManage is essential.
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple practice areas of rural civil law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Word processing skills, and legal drafting techniques.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to handle client interactions professionally.
• Experience supporting attorneys with legal research, document management systems usage, transcription services, proofreading accuracy, and legal writing.
• Knowledge of procedural law requirements; ability to handle confidential information responsibly while maintaining strict privacy standards.

Join us to be part of a vibrant team committed to delivering exceptional legal support while fostering your professional growth!

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22