Legal Secretary

at  Wilson Elser

McLean, Virginia
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Secretary position in our McLean Office.

THE POSITION

This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years Defense Litigation experience and/or insurance defense experience a plus
• Experience working in the Virginia, Maryland, and DC area required
• Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes
• Must be familiar with drafting, preparing, and formatting of pleadings
• Must have familiarity with State and Federal court procedures and rules, and experience filing documents in both courts
• Ability to work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries supporting a group of attorneys
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
• Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the expectation of engaging daily with firm attorneys
• Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks

• Draft and send routine correspondence
• Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents
• E-file court filings in various courts
• Open new matters / process matters for closing
• Document management and organization
• Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars