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 Secretary position in our New Orleans Office.
This position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
We have an extensive practice which includes but is not limited to maritime trucking auto premise and product liability matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare pleadings and discovery documents for filing and service
- Prepare court forms for attorneys review
- Schedule depositions with attorneys clients witnesses and court reporters
- Schedule conference calls and on-site/off-site meetings
- Arrange and coordinate travel arrangements
- Calendar depositions hearings trials and all associated dates.
- Manage Outlook calendar of all appointments conferences and meetings
- Open new matters run conflict checks for partners review prepare engagement letters
- Document management and organization saving documents and emails to document management system
- Familiarity with court rules filing procedures and e-filing
- Prepare cover letters for attorney bills
- Submit attorneys expense reports
- Manage bills for third party vendors process check requests and follow up with accounting
- Excellent spelling grammar and punctuation
Qualifications
- Must have 5 years Litigation experience
- Knowledge of litigation (e-filings) and trial procedures and federal and state court procedures and rules
- Must know Microsoft Office Suite (Word Outlook Excel)
- Experience working with a document management system
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
- Ability to prioritize and work independently
- Work well under pressure remain flexible be proactive resourceful and efficient
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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
