Litigation Legal Secretary

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. 

The legal secretary supports the legal practices of multiple attorneys, including, but not limited to, preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings and documents; calendar maintenance; and various office and client filing. The successful candidate is a team player who has a strong desire to provide client service (to internal and external clients), is organized, detail-oriented and skilled at multi-tasking.  

Essential Functions

• Engage in the work of the attorney by demonstrating knowledge of tasks needed to support current cases and projects, utilizing available resources in order to achieve.
• Provide support to approximately four attorneys in labor and employment law matters, including litigation.
• Assist with scheduling depositions; various office, court and client filing and e-filing; and proofreading documents.
• Communicate with clients, the court, opposing counsel and other external professionals daily.
• Act as liaison to internal departments and outside agencies.
• Preparation/revision and filing of correspondence, pleadings, documents and other clerical assignments as directed.
• Handle a wide variety of complex and confidential time-sensitive material.
• Collaborate with internal departments for opening new client engagements, docketing, and other functions.
• Support attorneys with maintaining calendars, CLE, reports and time records.
• Book and organize travel arrangements including flights, hotels, transportation, make changes to reservations as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to support general office functions including supplies, inventory, facilities, etc.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• At least 5 years recent legal secretarial experience within a law firm, including labor & employment litigation, or related.
• Familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures, including PACER and e-filing.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.