Legal Assistant
Job Description
Talis Groups’ client a Louisville law firm located downtown, seeks a Litigation Legal Secretary. This firm offers competitive compensation, outstanding benefits and a collaborative, friendly firm environment. This is an ideal position for someone who wants to work for some of the best trial attorneys in Louisville and take part in the company's strong community service contributions. Our client is recognized with an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, have been named to U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms,” and are annually honored by Louisville Magazine as some of the top litigators in the city.
This position is full time, on site and offers a full benefits package. Collaborative, friendly, and team environment firm with very little to no overtime needed.
Highlighted Duties:
- Support two attorneys in insurance defense, medical malpractice, liability defense and other similar litigation.
- Document drafting; motions, pleadings, memos, and other legal correspondence.
- Scheduling; manage calendars for attorneys, keeping track of court deadlines, appearances, meetings, mediations, depositions and more.
- Electronic filing with state and federal court system.
- Act as backup and fill in for other secretaries as needed.
Highlighted Requirements:
- Professional demeanor and communication skills.
- Ability to grasp office procedures, best practices and processes.
- Strong skills using MS Word
- Attention to detail, must strive towards high level of accuracy in work product.
- Prior legal secretary experience in civil litigation required and the ability to support more than one attorney.
Additional Information
This information is a brief job summary for recruiting purposes only and does not constitute the entire job description, duties, or requirements.
Talis Group is an equal opportunity employer and a third party recruiting firm specializing in the legal positions and the legal community. All registrants are considered based upon their skills, performance, potential, and other qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law
Meet Your Recruiter
Alisha Million
Senior Recruiter
Recruiting for Legal Support for over 10 years! Alisha gets to know you and works to find a position that compliments your skills. She is well known in the legal community and knows what the culture is like at most client Firms. With Alisha, you can get the inside scoop.