Legal Secretary

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support within a busy legal practice. This position is ideal for a seasoned legal support professional who is confident managing attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, court filings, legal documents, and competing priorities with a high degree of independence.

PERKS

• Competitive compensation of $30–$40/hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Hourly, non-exempt position with overtime eligibility
• Opportunity for hybrid flexibility following successful onboarding and training
• A stable, established law firm environment
• A collaborative team with an emphasis on professionalism, accuracy, and work-life flexibility

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, court dates, depositions, meetings, and other time-sensitive matters
• Prepare, format, proofread, revise, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Cook up state and federal court filings and e-filings while ensuring compliance with applicable procedures and deadlines
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files and assist with document and records management
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, vendors, and other parties while providing comprehensive day-to-day administrative support

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of litigation legal secretary, litigation legal assistant, or comparable law firm support experience
• Strong, hands-on experience with litigation calendaring, deadline management, court filings, and legal document preparation
• Working knowledge of state and federal litigation procedures and e-filing requirements
• Strong Microsoft Office and legal technology skills, with the ability to quickly learn firm-specific systems
• Exceptional organizational, proofreading, communication, and time-management skills with the ability to independently manage competing deadlines and priorities

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This is an hourly, non-exempt position offering $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, with eligibility for overtime. The firm also offers the opportunity for hybrid flexibility following successful completion of the initial training and onboarding period. Additional benefits and details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team-building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct-hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times.

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