Legal Secretary

Lewis Brisbois • Dallas, TX

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Overview The Dallas, TX office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary with heavy litigation experience. The primary responsibilities of this position include working for a minimum of (4) Attorneys and a Paralegal. Essential functions of this role include understanding the docketing of case deadlines, scheduling of appointments including travel, depositions, and various meetings, knowing fully how to eFile and Serve documents both State and Federal ECF, create legal documents, open new matters, and processing various financial related tasks. This position will play an integral role in the preparation of depositions, hearings, and trials. We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Minimum of four (4) years of legal experience in a law firm
• Knowledge of iManage or similar software
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• understanding the docketing of case deadlines
• scheduling of appointments including travel, depositions, and various meetings
• knowing fully how to eFile and Serve documents both State and Federal ECF
• create legal documents
• open new matters
• processing various financial related tasks
• preparation of depositions, hearings, and trials

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• sick time
• vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees