Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a highly organized Legal Secretary to join our team on a contract basis in Danvers, Massachusetts. In this role, you will primarily support one principal attorney while occasionally assisting two additional attorneys as needed. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in insurance defense and be skilled at handling legal administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Manage and track court deadlines, hearings, and case-related dates to ensure all critical timelines are met.
• Provide attorneys with timely updates on upcoming deadlines, filings, court appearances, and discovery milestones.
• Prepare, file, and organize legal documents while adhering to local court requirements and rules.
• Process court-related fees and submissions accurately, ensuring proper tracking and management.
• Maintain comprehensive case files in both electronic and physical formats, ensuring all records are up-to-date and accessible.
• Communicate effectively with internal staff, external contacts, and court personnel to facilitate smooth operations.
• Handle sensitive information with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Offer occasional support to additional attorneys within the firm as needed.• Proven experience supporting attorneys in insurance defense litigation.
• Strong knowledge of calendaring procedures and managing court deadlines.
• Familiarity with court filing systems and handling fee commissions.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal document management systems and administrative technologies.
• Experience working in a multi-attorney law firm environment is preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a legal team.