Cummings & Lockwood LLC is seeking a Legal Secretary to skillfully support a partner’s robust litigation & real estate practice. The successful candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and to communicate effectively.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining attorney’s calendar.

• Drafting legal documents and other correspondence.

• e-filing in state and federal court systems.

• e-record documents through CSC and preparing report for billing purposes.

• Coordinating with courts to schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and other court dates, ensuring all legal proceedings are organized and timely.

• Drafting and preparing correspondence for real estate and litigation files in a clear and effective manner.

• Assist in the preparation of discovery documentation.

• Asist with case and trial preparation.

• Legal research, docketing & case management.

• Utilize accounting system in connection with billing process.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, court personnel, and team members.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

• Other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• Litigation and/or real-estate experience preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Aderant and/or Time Expert a plus - willing and able to learn additional internal software products

• Strong ethics foundation; maintaining client confidentiality a must

• Self-starter who can work independently, under pressure and maintain a full work load

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Good time management and organizational skills

Compensation

• $55,000.00 - $70,000.00

Dependent upon experience

• Competitive benefits package

• Legal Secretary is a non-exempt role and eligible for overtime

• Paid Time Off (PTO) of twenty-five (25) days per calendar year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person