Legal Secretary

Key Responsibilities

• Formatting briefs, pleadings, correspondence and other legal documents.
• Filing of legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing knowledge a plus).
• Regularly and accurately proofreads all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filing.
• Update and maintaining client files.
• Maintain attorney calendars through Outlook and Milana (i.e. scheduling appointments, calendaring due dates, etc.).
• Organize and coordinate travel arrangements for assigned attorneys.
• Accurately entering, reviewing and revising timekeeper timesheets including consistent identification of litigation codes when applicable.
• Preparing attorney reimbursements and mileage.
• Consistently providing friendly and helpful telephone support for assigned attorneys and/or receptionist relief.
• Reviewing and ensuring accuracy of vendor invoices; prepare accurate check requests and timely submit invoices for payment to client or accounting.
• Participate in the timely review and submission of pre-bills and/or client bills.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma required (College degree is preferred, but not required).
• A minimum of five years of experience as a legal secretary is required.
• Experience with Lexis Nexis, Pacer, ECF, Milana, and Concur.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and legal processes in the Litigation Department, including the ability to mark and generate a table of contents and table of authorities.
• Accurate typing at a net speed of 65+ wpm (shorthand/speed writing a plus).
• Strong computer proficiency in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Document Management Systems, Time Entry, e-filing and database software.

Requirements:

• CALIFORNIA LITIGATION EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

Pay

The hourly range for this position will be: $43.59 - $48.72.

Schedule

This role is onsite three days and remote two days after the first 90 days.

About the Role

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Secretary to join our team in support of our California litigation team in Denver. In this essential role, you will help ensure the smooth operation of our services, directly supporting our attorneys in delivering exceptional client service and upholding our commitment to excellence. This role is onsite three days and remote two days after the first 90 days.

Benefits

We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.