Legal Assistant / Secretary Job at Kiernan Trebach LLP in Easton

Overview

Kiernan Trebach LLP is a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm focused on sustainable growth and a diverse working environment. We defend clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners, and we take pride in understanding client needs and exceeding expectations.

We are seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary/Assistant with 2-5 years of experience to join our team in the Easton, MD office and support multiple lawyers’ litigation matters in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

What You Will Do

• Processing outgoing certified mail documents and subpoenas
• Drafting and formatting letters and legal documents
• Scheduling depositions
• Managing travel arrangements
• Time entry
• Calendar management
• E-filing motions and other pleadings
• Organizing discovery materials
• Trial preparation
• Processing records
• Billing edits
• Managing expense reports
• Other general office administration functions

What You Will Bring

• 2-5 years of relevant experience
• High School or GED
• Strong working knowledge of document preparation requirements and filing procedures for court submissions in local Circuit and District Courts – DC, MD, and VA
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Proactive work style, taking initiative to anticipate attorney needs
• Familiarity with document management systems

Why You\'ll Love Us

At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling clients on issues that affect potential litigation. We represent clients on a national basis and maintain twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.

DEI Statement

Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
• Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Entry level

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services and Law Practice