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Wilson Elser · 5 hours ago

Legal Secretary

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. They are seeking a Legal Secretary to support their attorneys in the Phoenix office by managing legal documents, scheduling, and correspondence.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegal

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Draft and send routine correspondence

Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents

E-file court filings in various courts

Open new matters / process matters for closing

Document management and organization

Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars

Review and process vendor invoices

Provide back-up when sending Wilson Elser invoices to clients

Submit check requests for processing

Qualification

Defense Litigation experienceLitigation procedures knowledgeDrafting legal documentsFiling court documentsMicrosoft Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsTime management skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork skills

Required

3+ years Defense Litigation experience and/or insurance defense experience a plus

Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes

Must be familiar with drafting, preparing, and formatting of pleadings

Must have familiarity with State and Federal court procedures and rules, and experience filing documents in both courts

Ability to work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries supporting a group of attorneys

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment

Excellent 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 efficiently

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the expectation of engaging daily with firm attorneys

Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks

Benefits

Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan

Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement

Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Company

Wilson Elser

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Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States.

Founded in 1978

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.wilsonelser.com

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