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Legal Secretary
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What they do
A Litigation Legal Secretary provides secretarial and administrative work for a litigation attorney or litigation law firm. Uses specialized knowledge of legal terminology and procedures related to litigation. Organizes files, schedules meetings and manages communication to prepare for lawsuits and trials. Prepares and files documents for court cases. Works with supervision from an attorney or paralegal; may handle paralegal tasks.
$57,972 / year median in Tennessee
-17% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to senior legal leadership and contribute to the efficient operation of the legal department.
- Prepare, format, review, and organize legal documents, correspondence, and related records for accuracy and timely distribution.
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate deadlines to help keep legal matters and department priorities on track.
- Support litigation activities by assisting with electronic discovery, document preservation efforts, and the maintenance of case-related records.
- Maintain secure and well-organized filing systems for confidential legal materials, ensuring documents are accessible and properly tracked.
- Assist with invoice processing, budget coordination, and expense monitoring for legal department activities.
- Partner with internal teams on legal projects, administrative initiatives, and process improvements that strengthen departmental efficiency.
- Help oversee records retention and compliance-related documentation practices in alignment with organizational requirements.
- Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders and external contacts while handling sensitive matters with discretion.