Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary Job Description

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year Job description: Placers Professional is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our prestigious client, a national legal firm, in their downtown Wilmington office. You would support a growing trial practice focused on corporate litigation and complex disputes under Delaware law. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with attorneys and paralegals on high-level litigation matters. Key Responsibilities Provide administrative support to one or more attorneys and paralegal(s) Prepare legal documents for court(s) such as the Delaware Court of Chancery, Supreme Court, and Federal Court Perform administrative duties (timekeeping, manage billing and accounting systems, calendar hearings, case deadlines, and coordinate logistics, etc.) Download and distribute court filings, Draft court papers including notices, motions, proposed orders, stipulations, certificates of service, entries of appearances, letters, verifications and discovery Assist with the preparation and filing/serving of court documents electronically via File & ServeXpress and Pacer CM/ECF Assist with scheduling and preparations for depositions, hearings, trials and/or client meetings Prepare electronic casebooks and briefing binders Maintain case dockets Handle any in-house logistics for trial team Training for software programs to perform additional tasks Qualifications 5-10 years of litigation experience Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience) Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) Experience with File & ServeXpress strongly preferred Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court systems, and litigation processes Excellent communication, proofreading, and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines Self-motivated and able to work independently Flexibility to work overtime as needed Work Environment & Benefits On-site role Collaborative, team-oriented environment with direct attorney interaction Competitive salary with year-end discretionary bonus Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer contribution Generous paid time off, including primary caregiver leave Opportunity to contribute to high-profile litigation within a growing practice

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance