Legal Secretary – Litigation

SourcePro Search • Uniondale, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Legal Secretary with a focus on litigation to provide high-level support to our attorneys. This role involves managing case files, preparing legal documents, assisting with motion practice, and maintaining attorney calendars. The ideal candidate will be proficient in advanced Microsoft Word functions, e-filing procedures, and possess exceptional organizational and communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of legal secretarial experience in a litigation-focused environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, including advanced formatting features like Table of Authorities, Table of Contents, styles, and hyperlinks.
• Prior experience preparing and submitting court filings electronically.
• Strong skills in document management, editing, PDF manipulation (including redactions), and file organization.
• Exceptional proofreading and multitasking abilities with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level litigation support to attorneys, including preparing and editing legal documents with a focus on accuracy and formatting.
• Manage and organize case files and correspondence, both electronic and paper, ensuring everything is up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Handle heavy document editing, proofreading, and redlining of legal filings.
• Assist with motion practice and prepare documents for electronic filing (e-filing) in both state and federal courts.
• Create and edit Table of Authorities and Table of Contents using advanced MS Word functions.
• Perform document bookmarking, hyperlinking, and PDF editing/redaction as needed.
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and manage daily administrative tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed