Legal Secretary Two Positions Available

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to seven attorneys while managing competing priorities across a high-volume caseload.
• Prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, and case-related materials from dictation and attorney notes.
• Cook up court filings and electronic submissions, ensuring documents are completed accurately and delivered within required deadlines.
• Maintain attorney calendars by scheduling hearings, appointments, meetings, and other case-related commitments.
• Organize and track case files, records, and supporting documentation to keep matters current and accessible.
• Draft and distribute legal correspondence to clients, courts, medical providers, and other external parties as needed.
• Aid in matters involving medical malpractice and insurance defense by handling documentation that may include medical records and terminology.
• Perform general office and administrative tasks that contribute to efficient legal department operations.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a Legal Secretary or similar legal administrative role.
• Hands-on experience with electronic filing procedures and court filing requirements.
• Strong ability to manage calendars, deadlines, and multiple attorney schedules effectively.
• Proficiency in transcription or dictation-based document preparation.
• Familiarity with legal correspondence and accurate document formatting.
• Working knowledge of medical malpractice, insurance defense, and basic medical terminology.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

Must have a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and medical records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with legal research tools.

Benefits

TalentMatch® Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can accommodate the needs of the candidate.

Contact Information

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About the Role

We are looking for a highly organized Legal Secretary to join a busy legal team in Tennessee in a contract to hire capacity. This position supports a group of seven attorneys within a plaintiff-focused medical malpractice and insurance defense practice, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a demanding workload.