Legal Secretary

Description We are seeking a Paralegal for our operations. In this role, you will be instrumental in conducting legal research, maintaining attorney calendars, and assisting in drafting court documents. As a Legal Secretary, you will also be tasked with managing cases and answering routine correspondence and telephone inquiries.Responsibilities: Conducting comprehensive and accurate legal research Assisting in the drafting and preparation of court documents, including pleadings and briefs Scheduling and maintaining attorneys' calendars, ensuring they are notified of deadlines in a timely manner Monitoring and tracking progress of cases Responding to routine correspondence and telephone inquiries in a detail oriented and timely manner Preparing trial binders, exhibits, and medical binders for court proceedings Writing and drafting legal documents, ensuring they adhere to court procedures and forms Working independently with minimal oversight, showing initiative and managing multiple projects with competing priorities Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing Utilizing excellent computer skills, including Excel and PowerPoint, and working with database and spreadsheet applications to improve job performance and efficiency.Requirements Candidate must possess a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Secretary Proficiency in Commercial Litigation is required Experience in Civil Rights Litigation is necessary Demonstrable Civil Litigation Experience is crucial Familiarity with Civil Litigation is a must-have Proficient in Discovery process Expertise in Legal Research is essential Proficiency in Cite Check - Shepardize is a requirement Ability to Cite Check effectively is a must Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .