Legal Secretary - Workers' Compensation

Cipriani & Werner•Columbia, MD

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Cipriani & Werner is a multidisciplinary law firm recognized for understanding client needs and delivering results. The Columbia Workers’ Compensation Group in their Maryland Office is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their growing team. The candidate must be able to work in person in the Columbia, MD office.

Requirements

High school diploma required
2 years of legal workers’ compensation required
Knowledge of e-filing systems across multiple jurisdictions (DC/MD/VA) required
Ability to proofread required
Must be a self-motivated independent thinker with excellent time management skills, strong organizational skills, and outstanding communication skills with the ability to work as a team member in a high-volume fast paced work environment

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree preferred
5 years of legal workers’ compensation preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, Excel, and e-document management software preferred

Responsibilities

direct contact with clients, courts, and other entities
answer incoming phone calls
prepare and maintain physical and electronic client files
schedule appointments and maintain attorney and litigation calendars
file pleadings, prepare and work on discovery documents, discovery demands, and responses
obtain documents and other expert discovery
coordinate/book deposition scheduling
draft correspondence
help coordinate for a very high-speed legal office
organize client files, pleadings, exhibit binders, discovery, etc.
handle incoming and outgoing mail for all attorneys and legal staff