What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Jackson Lewis P.C.?
Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 950 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, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution 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 will work with multiple attorneys providing a full range of support, including, but not limited to, preparation / revision of correspondence, pleadings, and documents; calendar maintenance; various office and client filing and electronic transcription. The successful candidate type by touch at least 65 wpm accurately, is a very organized multi-tasking, detail-oriented team player possessing a minimum of 3 years recent litigation legal secretary experience (including electronic filing).
Essential Functions
- Engaged in the work of the attorney by demonstrating knowledge and status of current cases and projects, utilizing available resources.
- Provide support to four attorneys (possibly more) in employment law matters and backup support as needed.
- Answer phones and communicate with clients daily.
- Act as liaison between internal departments and outside agencies.
- Preparation / revision of correspondence, pleadings, documents, and other clerical assignments as directed.
- Handle a wide variety of complex and confidential time-sensitive material.
- Run conflict checks and open new client engagements as requested.
- Maintain calendars, CLE, reports, and time records.
- Book and organize travel arrangements including flights, hotels, transportation, make changes to reservations as needed.
- Maintain docketing for litigation attorneys.
- Transcribe electronic dictation, and schedule depositions.
- Various office and client filing; proofreading documents.
- Provide general office administrative support and backup other legal secretaries during their absence(s) from the office.
Qualifications / Skills Required
Educational Requirements
Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes :
Jackson Lewis understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better firm. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, 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.
