Legal Secretary Job at Wilson Elser in Phoenix

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long‑term fit where you can grow in a role, and are valued and empowered, we invite you to apply to our Legal Secretary position in our Phoenix Office.

This position is on‑site five days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and send routine correspondence
• Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents
• E‑file court filings in various courts
• Open new matters and process matters for closing
• Document management and organization
• Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars
• Review and process vendor invoices
• Provide back‑up for sending Wilson Elser invoices to clients
• Submit check requests for processing

Qualifications

• 3+ years of defense litigation experience and/or insurance defense experience is a plus
• Previous experience with litigation procedures and processes
• Familiarity with drafting, preparing, and formatting pleadings
• Experience filing documents in both state and federal courts and knowledge of procedures and rules
• Ability to work in a team‑based setting with other Legal Secretaries supporting a group of attorneys
• Excellent organizational skills able to integrate into a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with expectation of engaging daily with firm attorneys
• Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks

Why Should You Apply?

• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401(k) match and generous PTO plan
• Career growth: ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee perks: access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access through the Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from agencies without a current agreement in place. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.

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