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Jackson Lewis P.C. · 1 day ago

Legal Secretary

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Jackson Lewis P.C. is a law firm focused on employment and labor law, providing proactive strategies and solutions for employers. The legal secretary will support multiple attorneys with various administrative tasks, including document preparation, calendar maintenance, and client liaison responsibilities.

Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Engage in the work of the attorneys by demonstrating knowledge and status of current cases and projects and meet project deadlines by utilizing available resources

Support multiple attorneys in employment law matters and provide backup support for colleagues as needed

Serve as a liaison to clients, between internal departments and to outside agencies

Prepare/revise correspondence, pleadings, documents, and other clerical assignments as directed

Handle a wide variety of complex and confidential time-sensitive material

Work with internal teams to complete conflicts checks and open new client engagements

Manage attorney expenses and assist with billing review and inquiries

Maintain calendars, CLE and bar licenses, reports and time records

Book and organize travel arrangements including flights, hotels, and transportation

Maintain docketing and proactively communicate deadlines for litigation attorneys

Transcribe electronic dictation, and schedule depositions

Various office and client filing; proofreading documents

Prepare documents for filing with various courts (Circuit and Federal)

Assist with copying and printing large documents

Organize & maintain file materials, scanning and downloading large documents

Assist with other office administrative functions as needed

Qualification

Litigation experienceTyping 65+ wpmLegal terminologyInTappNetdocsConcurTrial preparationOffice Suite 365Multi-taskingCommunication skillsDetail orientedInterpersonal skills

Required

At least 3 years of recent litigation legal secretarial experience within a law firm, labor and employment field preferred

Ability to type 65+ wpm

Experience with state and federal rules and procedures

Must have a solid understanding of technical legal terminology as well as court filings

Experienced with trial preparation and briefs

Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent proofreading skills

Ability to multi-task, and timely respond to deadlines as well as balance workload

Proficiency in Office Suite 365 including Outlook and Word, and basic knowledge of Excel, and PowerPoint

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in cooperative, small office environment and communicate with attorneys and support staff on every level. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude

Detail oriented, thorough, and accurate

High School diploma or equivalent required

Preferred

4-year college degree preferred

Experience with InTapp, Netdocs, and Concur a plus

Company

Jackson Lewis P.C.

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Jackson Lewis P.C.is a workplace law firm.

Founded in 1958

White Plains, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.jacksonlewis.com

H1B Sponsorship

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