Legal Secretary

Our client, a well‑known and respected law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to support multiple attorneys in a fully remote environment. This role supports insurance defense and employment defense matters and is ideal for a highly organized legal support professional who can manage competing deadlines, work independently, and maintain precision in a fast‑paced litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation and administrative support to multiple attorneys simultaneously
• Draft, revise, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Handle state and federal court e‑filing, including monitoring filing deadlines, confirming acceptance, and resolving filing issues
• Maintain and manage complex attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial schedules
• Track deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules, local rules, and internal procedures
• Assist with discovery processes, including preparing shells, organizing exhibits, and managing incoming and outgoing discovery
• Coordinate service of process, subpoenas, and filings with courts, vendors, and opposing counsel
• Manage and organize electronic case files, documents, and correspondence in a remote environment
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal teams
• Provide general administrative support including time entry, expense submissions, and attorney support as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a litigation secretary supporting multiple attorneys
• Prior experience with insurance defense and employment defense matters strongly preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with state and federal e‑filing systems
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and legal terminology
• Advanced document formatting skills in Microsoft Word and other legal software
• Excellent calendaring skills with proven ability to manage multiple deadlines accurately
• High level of attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting and manage workload proactively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Dependable, professional, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced litigation environment

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