What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at wilsonelser?
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Secretary position in our Nashville Office.
This position is in-office 5 days a week.
The Position
This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- File and organize paper and electronic documents
- Process daily incoming and outgoing mail
- Provide coverage for receptionist, answer phones
- Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing with the courts
- Drafting and filing documents with the SOS
- Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources of case information
- Determine, prepare and organize materials needed for expert witness review
- Communicate with experts, including sending them materials, obtaining their files, and discussing logistics related to their involvement with the case
- Prepare basic removal documents
- Prepare copies of CDs, flash drives and other external storage devices
- Document management and organization.
- Schedule conferences and depositions; maintain attorney calendars.
- Manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow-up with account.
- Experience with discrimination claims, civil litigation and trials
Qualifications
- 1-2 years of e-filing experience in a law firm setting
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Kofax PDF or similar program
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent typing skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 2007 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Why Should You Apply?
- Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.
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