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