Litigation Secretary

Job Description

Litigation Secretary | Fisher Phillips

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at Fisher Phillips, located in Atlanta, GA. Fisher Phillips is a premier international labor and employment law firm with a commitment to delivering outstanding service to both internal and external clients. This essential role ensures the smooth operation of services, directly supporting attorneys in delivering exceptional client service and upholding the firm’s dedication to excellence. The firm recognizes that exceptional talent is the foundation of its success and fosters a professional yet collaborative environment that utilizes cutting-edge technology.

The TL;DR
• Role: Experienced
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Atlanta, GA

• Mission: This role ensures smooth operational support for attorneys, facilitating exceptional client service and firm excellence.
• Tech Stack: Lexis Nexis, Pacer, ECF, CompuLaw, Concur, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Document Management Systems, Time Entry, e-filing, database software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Formatting: Format and prepare a variety of legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, correspondence, and other materials, ensuring they meet professional standards.
• Court Filing: Manage the electronic filing of legal documents with both state and federal courts, requiring strong e-filing knowledge.
• Document Review: Accurately proofread all documents for completeness and precision before they are distributed or officially filed.
• Calendar Management: Maintain and update attorney calendars using Outlook and CompuLaw, which involves scheduling appointments and calendaring critical due dates.
• Financial and Administrative Support: Accurately enter and revise timekeeper timesheets, identifying relevant litigation codes, and prepare attorney reimbursements and vendor invoices for payment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Experienced professional with a minimum of a high school diploma; possesses demonstrated knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and legal processes specific to a Litigation Department, including the ability to mark and generate a table of contents and table of authorities.
• Experience: Requires a minimum of 5+ years of experience specifically as a litigation secretary, coupled with practical experience in state and federal filing, and proficiency with Lexis Nexis, Pacer, ECF, CompuLaw, and Concur platforms.
• Skills: Strong computer proficiency encompassing MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), experience with Document Management Systems, Time Entry, e-filing, and various database software.
• Bonus: A college degree is preferred, though not strictly required.