Legal Secretary

About the role

A respected, boutique litigation firm is looking for a sharp, detail-driven Legal Secretary to be the operational backbone of a busy partner and a fast-moving litigation and real estate practice. This role sits at the center of filings, court deadlines, client communication, and document production. You will manage e-filings, prepare pleadings and correspondence, maintain calendars, and keep cases moving with precision. This is a true “right-hand” role to a senior partner in a firm known for stability, professionalism, and long-term careers.

Responsibilities

• Handle state and federal court filing and e-filing across multiple court systems
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
• Review documents for accuracy, deadlines, and compliance
• Maintain attorney calendars, court dates, and case deadlines
• Cook up communication with clients, courts, and third parties
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
• Provide direct administrative support to a senior partner and associated attorneys

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a legal secretary
• Litigation or transactional law firm background
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• High school diploma or associate’s degree
• Exceptional organization, accuracy, and time management skills
• Ability to handle dictation and convert verbal instructions into polished work product
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience with Adobe, e-signatures, and document tabbing preferred
• Comfort working with dictation and document production preferred
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Medical reimbursement account
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• PTO + 13 paid holidays + 40 hours of paid sick time annually
• Firm-paid parking
• Discretionary year-end bonus