Legal Secretary

Wilson Elser•Dallas, TX

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Secretary position in our Dallas Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm.

Requirements

Must have 4+ years Defense Litigation experience, insurance defense experience a plus
Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes
Must be familiar with drafting, preparing, and formatting of pleadings
Experience with filing briefs, TOC and TOA a plus
Must have familiarity with State and Federal court procedures and rules, and experience filing documents in both courts
Ability to work in a team-based setting with other legal staff supporting a group of attorneys and provide backup support to all Secretaries when necessary
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the expectation of engaging daily with firm attorneys
Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks

Nice To Haves

insurance defense experience a plus
Experience with filing briefs, TOC and TOA a plus

Responsibilities

Draft and send routine correspondence
Prepare legal filings: format, proofread, redact, rename, PDF documents
E-file court filings in various State and Federal courts
Open new matters / process matters for closing
Document downloading, saving, overall management and organization
Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars
Manage bills for third party vendors, prepare check requests and follow up on vendor payments