Litigation Secretary

LITIGATION SECRETARY

At Fisher Phillips, we know exceptional talent is the key to our success, to providing the best service to our internal and external clients. Being a part of the Fisher Phillips team means you will work with cutting edge technology in a professional and fun environment under leadership ready to invest in your professional development. If you have a growth mindset, are eager to challenge yourself, and desire to work with a team of professionals instituting change on an ongoing basis, keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Fisher Phillips, an international employment and labor law firm, and we are looking for an experienced Litigation Secretary for its Phoenix office. Our range of experience enables us to bring efficient and practical solutions to today's labor and employment law problems. For more information about the firm, please visit us at our www.fisherphillips.com.

Position Responsibilities

• Formatting briefs, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Filing of legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing knowledge is a must).
• Regularly and accurately proofreads all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filing.
• Updating and maintaining client files.
• Excellent typing skills
• Maintaining attorney calendars through Outlook and CompuLaw (i.e. scheduling appointments, calendaring due dates, etc.).
• Organize and coordinate travel arrangements for assigned attorneys.
• Accurately enters, reviews and revises timekeeper timesheets including consistent identification of litigation codes, when applicable.
• Preparing attorney reimbursements and mileage.
• Consistently providing friendly and helpful telephone support for assigned attorneys and/or receptionist relief.
• Reviewing and ensuring accuracy of vendor invoices; prepare accurate check requests and timely submit invoices for payment to client or accounting.
• Participates in the timely review and submission of pre-bills and/or client bills.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Lexis Nexis, Pacer, ECF, Desksite or other comparable document management system, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, CompuLaw and Excel. (Aderant knowledge is a plus.)
• Attendance & Punctuality: Be consistently at work and on time; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer Service: Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
• Dependability: Follow instructions; complete tasks on time; commit to the hours necessary to complete assignments; work independently.
• Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect; react well under pressure.
• Team Work: Contribute to building a positive team spirit; support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills: Possess basic PC skills; ability to use phone system, copier, scanner, fax, and printer.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma required (College degree is preferred, but not required).
• Minimum of five years of experience as a legal secretary required.
  
  

What We Provide

Fisher Phillips is committed to attracting the best Professional Staff, we offer competitive salaries and an expansive benefits package deal for our eligible Staff including Performance-based Salary Increases, Affordable Health and Life Insurance with Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts, Sick Time, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) and Profit Sharing. Our Firm supports personal wellness and provides a thriving Wellness Program, 24/7 Telehealth Services and Employee Assistance Program. We also offer optional benefits such as Critical Care, Student Loan Refinancing Program, Pet Insurance and more.

No relocation costs. Principals only; no calls please.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

The salary/hourly rate range for this position is $42.59-$43.59. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.