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Fisher Phillips · 6 days ago

Legal Secretary

Fisher Phillips is a premier international labor and employment law firm seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Secretary to support their attorneys. The role involves ensuring smooth operations by formatting legal documents, maintaining client files, managing attorney calendars, and providing client support.

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Responsibilities

Format briefs, pleadings, correspondence and other legal documents
File legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing knowledge a plus)
Regularly and accurately proofreads all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filing
Update and maintain client files
Maintain attorney calendars through Outlook and Aderant Milana (i.e. scheduling appointments, calendaring due dates, etc.)
Organize and coordinate travel arrangements for assigned attorneys
Accurately enter, review and revise timekeeper timesheets including consistent identification of litigation codes when applicable
Prepare attorney reimbursements and mileage
Consistently provide friendly and helpful telephone support for assigned attorneys and/or receptionist relief
Review and ensure accuracy of vendor invoices; prepare accurate check requests and timely submit invoices for payment to client or accounting
Participate in the timely review and submission of pre-bills and/or client bills

Qualification

Legal terminology knowledgeLexis Nexis experienceAderant Milana experienceMS Office proficiencyE-filing knowledgeProofreading skillsTime entry experienceDatabase software knowledge

Required

Minimum of a high school diploma required
A minimum of five years of experience as a legal secretary is required
Experience with Lexis Nexis, Pacer, ECF, Aderant Milana, and Concur
Demonstrated knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and legal processes in the Litigation Department, including the ability to mark and generate a table of contents and table of authorities
Strong computer proficiency in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Document Management Systems, Time Entry, e-filing and database software

Preferred

College degree is preferred, but not required

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
A 401(k) with profit sharing
Generous paid time off
Holidays
24/7 telehealth services
A variety of wellness programs
Additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle

Company

Fisher Phillips

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Fisher Phillips is a law firm that offers legal assistance in a wide range of labor and employment issues, as well as counseling services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Danielle Hultenius Moore
Partner and member of the Management Committee at Fisher Phillips
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Dennis Cuneo
Partner
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