Legal Secretary
The Willis Law Group has an immediate opening for a Civil Litigation Insurance Defense Legal Secretary with 3 plus years of Litigation experience to join our elite team in Garland, TX. Candidates must have 3 plus years of litigation experience with high accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines and assist multiple attorneys.
Legal Secretary Responsibilities:
- Prepare legal documents including correspondence, discovery, pleadings, etc.
- Calendar reminders.
- Schedule deadlines for pre-suits, pleadings, and discovery and pre-trial/trial matters.
- Schedule client meetings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances, as well as obtain case information and follow up on attorney correspondence and filings.
- Transcribe dictation and review attorney-generated correspondence and documents, ensuring adherence to court-mandated guidelines.
- Handle non-billable tasks for assigned attorneys, including preparing and updating active file lists.
- Facilitate a consistent approach to file management and client representation.
- Knowledge of court rules and procedures and be able to prioritize tasks accordingly.
- Experience with e-filing documents with the court and knowledge of local, state, and federal deadlines.
- Supporting up to 3 attorneys.
Legal Secretary Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED or higher education.
- Insurance Defense experience.
- Strong knowledge of MS Word.
- An intermediate knowledge of Excel.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Multitasking capabilities.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality required.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and work well with team members.
- Knowledge of Caret Legal software is a huge plus.
Come and join a supportive, team-centered firm where success and growth are cultivated and celebrated!
The Willis Law Group is an equal-opportunity employer. - Apply Today!
