Legal Secretary – Commercial Litigation & Employment

Job Description

Commercial Litigation Legal Secretary | Jobot

The Tone:
This is a full-time, experienced role at Jobot’s client, an esteemed full-service law firm located on Long Island. The firm is seeking a dedicated Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive support to their sophisticated commercial litigation and labor & employment groups. This position is crucial for maintaining the firm’s standard of top-tier quality service to clients by ensuring efficient and accurate legal support.

The TL;DR
• Role: Experienced
• Type: Full-time (implied)
• Location: In-person, Long Island
• Pay: $85000–$92000 yearly
• Team: Supporting commercial litigation and labor & employment groups
• Mission: Provide experienced legal secretarial support to commercial litigation and labor & employment groups, ensuring top-tier service and operational efficiency.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), legal case management software, legal research tools and software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Draft and proofread legal documents, pleadings, motions, and correspondence to ensure accuracy.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, mediations, and depositions.
• Manage complex calendars, coordinating meetings, court dates, and travel arrangements.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support case preparation.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date case files and documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Experienced legal secretary, preferably specializing in litigation and/or labor and employment law.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a legal secretary. Demonstrated proficiency in using legal research tools and software.
• Skills: Exceptional legal drafting skills with a keen eye for detail; strong knowledge of legal procedures, terminologies, and court systems; excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; strong verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and court officials; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
• Bonus: Paralegal certification or equivalent.