Legal Secretary

We are looking for an exceptional Legal Secretary to join our civil litigation, bankruptcy, and probate firm. You will be responsible for drafting and formatting legal documents and other correspondence, such as engagement letters, motions, and discovery, and be proficient with Westlaw, PACER, Odyssey, and other filing programs.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and respond to general emails
• Type up legal documents such as appeals, complaints, discovery requests, motions, pretrial agreements, subpoenas, and summonses
• Keep in contact with clients
• Maintain organized files, including copies of all documents and correspondence
• Call clients for reminders for court dates
• Excellent proofreading and typing skills are necessary

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months of law office administrative experience is preferred
• Experience using Westlaw, PACER, and Odyssey is preferred
• Record of ethical conduct and ensuring client confidentiality
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and preferably experience with electronic filing in courts

We are a small, casual, congenial office that handles a variety of civil litigation cases including personal bankruptcy.