Fisher & Phillips
Litigation Secretary
Fisher & Phillips, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
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 is an international labor and employment law firm hiring an experienced Litigation Secretary to support the needs of our Philadelphia 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 website at www.fisherphillips.com.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESFormatting 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 proofreading all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filing.Updating and maintaining client files in iManage electronic filing system.Maintaining attorney calendars through Outlook and CompuLaw (i.e. scheduling appointments, calendaring due dates, etc.).Organizing and coordinating travel arrangements for assigned attorneys.Accurately entering, reviewing, and revising timekeeper timesheets including consistent identification of litigation codes, when applicable.Preparing attorney expense reimbursements and mileage using Concur.Consistently providing friendly and helpful telephone support for assigned attorneys and/or receptionist relief.Reviewing and ensuring accuracy of vendor invoices; preparing accurate check requests and timely submitting invoices for payment to clients or accounting.Participating in the timely review and submission of pre-bills and/or client bills.REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of a high school diploma required (College degree is preferred, but not required).A minimum of five years of experience as a legal secretary is required.Lexis Nexis, Pacer, ECF, Desksite or other comparable document management systems, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, CompuLaw, and Excel. (Aderant knowledge is a plus.)
WHAT WE PROVIDE
Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) and profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.
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, breastfeeding 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.
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 is an international labor and employment law firm hiring an experienced Litigation Secretary to support the needs of our Philadelphia 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 website at www.fisherphillips.com.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESFormatting 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 proofreading all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filing.Updating and maintaining client files in iManage electronic filing system.Maintaining attorney calendars through Outlook and CompuLaw (i.e. scheduling appointments, calendaring due dates, etc.).Organizing and coordinating travel arrangements for assigned attorneys.Accurately entering, reviewing, and revising timekeeper timesheets including consistent identification of litigation codes, when applicable.Preparing attorney expense reimbursements and mileage using Concur.Consistently providing friendly and helpful telephone support for assigned attorneys and/or receptionist relief.Reviewing and ensuring accuracy of vendor invoices; preparing accurate check requests and timely submitting invoices for payment to clients or accounting.Participating in the timely review and submission of pre-bills and/or client bills.REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of a high school diploma required (College degree is preferred, but not required).A minimum of five years of experience as a legal secretary is required.Lexis Nexis, Pacer, ECF, Desksite or other comparable document management systems, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, CompuLaw, and Excel. (Aderant knowledge is a plus.)
WHAT WE PROVIDE
Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) and profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.
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, breastfeeding 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.