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Birmingham - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 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 36 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 Birmingham Office.

This position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining professional experience with a national law firm.

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

  • 5 years of Litigation specifically insurance defense experience preferred
  • 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 .
Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firms policy that employment will be based on merit qualifications and competence. Further employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race color age sex religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation or preference gender identity physical or mental disability status as a victim of domestic violence sex offenses or stalking past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services or any other characteristic protected by law.
Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users. You may review our Accessibility Policy here.
California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here.
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