Legal Secretary
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. We're 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 Dallas 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 fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and send routine correspondence
- Prepare legal filings : format, proofread, redact, rename, PDF documents
- E-file court filings in various State and Federal courts
- Open new matters / process matters for closing
- Document downloading, saving, overall management and organization
- Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars
- Manage bills for third party vendors, prepare check requests and follow up on vendor payments
Qualifications
Must have 4+ years Defense Litigation experience, insurance defense experience a plusMust have prior experience with litigation procedures and processesMust be familiar with drafting, preparing, and formatting of pleadingsExperience with filing briefs, TOC and TOA a plusMust have familiarity with State and Federal court procedures and rules, and experience filing documents in both courtsAbility to work in a team-based setting with other legal staff supporting a group of attorneys and provide backup support to all Secretaries when necessaryExcellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environmentExcellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Outlook, Excel)Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficientlyStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the expectation of engaging daily with firm attorneysOpen to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasksWhy Should You Apply?
Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO planAmple opportunities for professional development and advancementAccess to corporate discount plans and other benefits