Job Description

The Willis Law Group has an immediate opening for a Civil Litigation Insurance Defense Legal Secretary with 3 plus years of Litigation experience to join our elite team in Bedford, TX. Candidates must have 3 plus years of litigation experience with high accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines and assist multiple attorneys.

Legal Secretary Responsibilities:

• Prepare legal documents including correspondence, discovery, pleadings, etc.
• Calendar reminders.
• Schedule deadlines for pre-suits, pleadings, and discovery and pre-trial/trial matters.
• Schedule client meetings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances, as well as obtain case information and follow up on attorney correspondence and filings.
• Transcribe dictation and review attorney-generated correspondence and documents, ensuring adherence to court-mandated guidelines.
• Handle non-billable tasks for assigned attorneys, including preparing and updating active file lists.
• Facilitate a consistent approach to file management and client representation.
• Knowledge of court rules and procedures and be able to prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Experience with e-filing documents with the court and knowledge of local, state, and federal (pacer system) deadlines.
• Supporting up to 3 attorneys.
• Bilingual highly preferred.

Legal Secretary Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher education.
• Insurance Defense experience.
• State & Federal Court experience.
• Strong knowledge of MS Word.
• An intermediate knowledge of Excel.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multitasking capabilities.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality required.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and work well with team members.
• Knowledge of Caret Legal software is a plus, (not required)

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD
• Life Insurance, 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off – accrued.
• Competitive Salary

Come and join a supportive, team-centered firm where success and growth are cultivated and celebrated!

The Willis Law Group is an equal-opportunity employer.

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