Litigation Legal Secretary – Charleston, WV

January 22, 2026

Bowles Rice, a leading regional law firm with offices throughout West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Virginia, is growing. Our firm is looking for an experienced, dependable Legal Secretary to join our Litigation team in our Charleston, West Virginia, Office. If you’d like to join a busy and dynamic team, keep reading!

The ideal candidate’s qualifications will include proficiency in various software applications, especially Microsoft Word; experience opening and closing matters; filing and e-filing documents with courts; e-discovery processes; and drafting legal documents and correspondence. The Legal Secretary will assist multiple attorneys with preparations for depositions, mediations and trials, and will also provide other administrative duties including copying, scanning, handling incoming and outgoing mail, organizing and maintaining case files and related indexes, answering phones, scheduling meetings, and calendaring deadlines.

Candidates should have excellent computer skills; strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills; attention to detail and the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities with ease. The successful candidate will be able to work both independently and as part of a team, handling a large workload for a busy defense litigation practice. A minimum of five years of relevant experience supporting a litigation practice is preferred.

Must pass all required background checks, including criminal.

Bowles Rice offers an excellent benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision insurance, profit sharing and a professional work environment where your contributions are valued and appreciated.

Applicants should e-mail cover letter, résumé, and references. Qualified candidates will be contacted.