Legal Secretary

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C. is a law firm that helps employers develop proactive strategies and strong policies to cultivate high-functioning workforces. The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation.

Requirements

• At least 3 years recent legal secretarial experience within a law firm
• Typing 65+ wpm
• Law firm billing software a plus
• Familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures
• Must have a solid understanding of technical legal terminology as well as court filings
• Experienced with trial preparation and briefs
• Punctual with excellent attendance
• Proficient with generating Tables of Authorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent proofreading skills
• Ability to multi-task, and timely respond to deadlines as well as balance workload
• Knowledge of Office Suite 2007 a plus, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in cooperative, small office environment

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer