Legal Secretary
Legal Secretary
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Job Description
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1250 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978 we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journals survey of the nations largest law firms. Were also Mansfield Certified Plus.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork Collaboration Client Service and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role and will be valued and empowered then we invite you to apply to our Legal Secretaryposition in our MiamiOffice.
This position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals looing to advance their careers in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As part of a national law firm you will gain hands-on experience supporting a team of skilled attorneys while honing your litigation expertise. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and enjoy taking on new challenges please apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and draft legal filing format documents pull exhibits proofread and redact as needed
- E-file court documents in various state and federal courts
- Open new matters and assist in processing case closures
- Manage and organize legal documents
- Coordinate and schedule conferences depositions and maintain attorney calendars
- Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in defense litigation and/or insurance defense experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures including drafting and formatting pleadings
- Familiarity with State and Federal court rules including e-filing requirements
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team oriented environment supporting multiple attorneys
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently
- Excellent typing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Outlook Excel)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with attorneys and clients
- A proactive mindset with willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges
Why Should You Apply
- Benefits:Outstanding benefits package including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement please contact us at .
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firms policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race color national origin religion age sex disability citizenship marital status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.
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Employment Type
Full Time
