Legal Secretary

The Litigation Legal Secretary will provide essential administrative and organizational support to a team of litigation attorneys. Based in Stamford, this role focuses on managing legal documents, coordinating schedules, and ensuring seamless communication within the team.

Client Details

This law firm has been around for over 100 years and incredibly stable and has great collaboration across teams. This role is based in Stamford and is in office Mon-Fri.

Description

• Prepare, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, and reports with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings and court appearances.
• File legal documents electronically and maintain organized case files.
• Handle communication with clients, court personnel, and other external stakeholders professionally and promptly.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely submission of legal filings and other required documents.
• Assist with billing processes, including drafting invoices and tracking client accounts.
• Perform general administrative duties such as answering calls, handling mail, and ordering office supplies.

Profile

A successful Litigation Legal Secretary should have:

• 3+ years of legal support experience, ideally supporting litigation attorneys.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with office software, including Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Job Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $65,000 to $80,000 based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401k with a match.
• 25 days of PTO to start, then 30 after first year of service.
• Annual raises, bonus eligibility, and overtime eligibility.
• 35 hour work week.

Interested in growing your legal support career with a long-standing firm in CT? Apply today.

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